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How to sort data in Pandas?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Use sort_values() or sort_index() to sort DataFrames.
Deep explanation
sort_values sorts by column values, while sort_index sorts by index labels. You can specify ascending or descending order.
Real-world example
Sorting customers by purchase amount.
Common mistakes
- Assuming sorting modifies DataFrame in-place by default.
Follow-up questions
- Can multiple columns be sorted?
- What is stable sorting?