This is a blog containing data related news and information that I find interesting or relevant. Links are given to original sites containing source information for which I can take no responsibility. Any opinion expressed is my own.
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
10 Cheat Sheets You Need To Ace Data Science Interview by Abid Ali Awan via @kdnuggets
Monday, 5 September 2022
The Complete Data Science Study Roadmap by Nisha Arya via @kdnuggets
Monday, 13 June 2022
21 Cheat Sheets for Data Science Interviews by Nate Rosidi by @kdnuggets
This article has researched and presents the best data science cheat sheets from around the internet, so you don’t have to do it yourself.
Very useful whether you are working as a Data Scientist already or not. Definitely some worth a bookmark, saving in Evernote or a printout.
Friday, 10 June 2022
Data Science Projects That Will Land You The Job in 2022 by Natassha Selvaraj via @kdnuggets
Project ideas and portfolio tips from a self-taught data scientist.
Some great ideas for you to prove that you know what you are talking about.
Saturday, 2 April 2022
8 Free MIT Courses to Learn Data Science Online by Natassha Selvaraj via @kdnuggets
Create a data science learning path with courses from the world’s most prestigious university.
Some great courses from an amazing place,
Friday, 1 April 2022
Best Data Science Books for Beginners by Nisha Arya via @kdnuggets
The best knowledge is still placed in the libraries; within books. In this article, discover some of the top recommended Data Science books catering to beginners.
I would recommend the middle ground - do them both and read books while doing some targeted training too.
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
10 Python operations for 70% of your Data Analysis by Anmol Tomar via @Medium
Friday, 22 October 2021
8 Must-Have Git Commands for Data Scientists by @snr14 via @kdnuggets
Git is a must-have skill for data scientists. Maintaining your development work within a version control system is absolutely necessary to have a collaborative and productive working environment with your colleagues. This guide will quickly start you off in the right direction for contributing to an existing project at your organization.
I good quick reminder of the commands you need to use in Git - worth a printout or adding it to something like an Evernote folder.
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
How to Create an Irresistible Data Science Resume (with code) by Frank Andrade via @TDataScience
Stop wasting time using Word. Use templates, a few lines of code, and techniques to increase your chances of getting an interview.
Some really good advice here from Frank that appears to be well worthwhile following. Make the time to really think about what he is saying here.
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
The Difference Between Data Scientists and ML Engineers by Kurtis Pykes via @kdnuggets
What's the difference? Responsibilities, expertise, and salary expectations.
I like that this gives some places to get training as well as clear expectation on salary.
Monday, 19 July 2021
5 Lessons McKinsey Taught Me That Will Make You a Better Data Scientist by Tessa Xie via @kdnuggets
How to stand out from your peers in the data world.
Some great advice that we could all benefit from no matter what we do.
Friday, 2 July 2021
17 Must Know Code Blocks For Every Data Scientist by Bharath K via @TDataScience
Discussing the 17 code blocks that will help you to effectively tackle most tasks and projects as a data scientist
I think everyone needs to print and keep this great article and you can refer back to it.
Friday, 11 June 2021
A Guide On How To Become A Data Scientist (Step By Step Approach) by Aditya Agarwal via @kdnuggets
Becoming a Data Scientists is an exciting path, but you cannot learn data science within one year or six months—instead, it’s a lifetime process that you have to follow with proper dedication and hard work. To guide your journey, the skills outlined here are the first you must acquire to become a data scientist.
My advice is to do the knowledge but a Data Scientist is not as easy a job to get so you might want or think a bit more about that as an achievable goal. Consider becoming a Data Engineer or other role in the same region of jobs with the option to move up to a Data Scientist at some point when you have a lot more experience to rely upon.
Monday, 31 May 2021
6 side hustles for an aspiring data scientist by Ahmad Bin Shafiq via @kdnuggets
The ideas the author is about to suggest would certainly help you upskill, earn a good side income as a data scientist, and most importantly, be your own boss.
This was interesting.
Monday, 24 May 2021
16 Must-Know Bash Commands for Data Scientists by Giorgos Myrianthous via @TDataScience
Exploring some of the most commonly used bash commands.
This was really useful as I really struggle with anything in the Unix or Linux worlds. I love that you see clear examples for each of the commands.
Friday, 6 November 2020
How to become a Data Scientist: a step-by-step guide by/via @kdnuggets
Data science is everywhere. But what are the best ways to learn the field well enough to enter the profession? Read on for some tips and steps on doing so, and some great courses to help you get there.
Follow the link in the article to find could online courses that the authors recommend. Definitely, a must-read for anyone thinking of going into Data Science.
Friday, 17 July 2020
Data Prep Still Dominates Data Scientists’ Time, Survey Finds by Alex Woodie via @datanami
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Soft Skills for Data Science by Rebecca Vickery via @TDataScience
Some great skills to have no matter what job you do. Worth a read.
Friday, 29 November 2019
Coding habits for data scientists by David Tan via @thoughtworks
Some great advice in this article and some great examples of python code - both good and bad.
Monday, 18 November 2019
Want a data science job? Use the weekend project principle to get it by @mrdbourke via @Medium
My suggestions are to join Kaggle, Data Science Central or some other forum where you can access free data and do some analyses that show or prove something.