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Learn how to efficiently concatenate two DataFrame rows in Python using a mapping index with `pandas`. This guide provides step-by-step solutions and examples.
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How to Concatenate Two DataFrame Rows Using a Mapping Index

Working with data in pandas, the popular data manipulation library in Python, often requires combining or modifying data from multiple sources. A common problem arises when you need to concatenate rows from different DataFrames based on a specified mapping index. In this post, we will walk through a clear solution to achieve this, ensuring that the result is organized and user-friendly.

The Problem

Imagine you have two DataFrames, df1 and df2, as outlined here:

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In addition, you have a mapping DataFrame that tells you how to link the two:

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Your goal is to create a new DataFrame where each row combines relevant data from both df1 and df2 based on the mapping. The expected output should look like this:

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The Solution

To achieve the desired output, you can use a technique called a double merge in pandas. Below are the steps you can follow:

Step 1: Merge the DataFrames

You will merge df1 with the mapping DataFrame MAP, and then merge this result with df2. Here’s how to do it:

First Merge: Merge df2 with the MAP DataFrame on the C column and C_index.

Second Merge: After that, merge the result with df1 using the A column and A_index.

Step 2: Filter and Clean Up the Result

After merging the DataFrames, you might end up with some unwanted index columns. You can filter out these columns and only keep the required ones.

Here's the code implementing the above steps:

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Alternative Approach

Here’s a more linear syntax that achieves the same result but is arguably easier to read:

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The Output

Executing either of the above code snippets will yield the following DataFrame:

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This output matches our expectations and showcases the successful concatenation of rows based on the mapping indices provided.

Conclusion

Combining rows from multiple DataFrames using a mapping index in pandas can be a straightforward task with the right approach. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily merge DataFrames to extract meaningful relationships from your data, allowing for richer analysis and insights.

For further data manipulation tasks, remember that merging is just one of the powerful features that pandas offers. Keep exploring to maximize your data analysis capabilities!