Don’t use Apply in Python, there are better alternatives! by Anmol Tomar via @TDataScience

Alternatives to the Apply function to improve the performance by 700x.

Some great suggestions that should definitely deliver great results.

Decision Trees vs Random Forests, Explained by Natassha Selvaraj via @kdnuggets

A simple, non-math-heavy explanation of two popular tree-based machine learning models.

I liked this which was nice and easy to understand if you aren't great at maths and formulas.

WEBINAR: Accelerating IoT - Fastest Way to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) - 25 August 2022

Webinar Series Register Today Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022 Time: 10:00 am PDT/ 1:00 pm ET Duration: 60 minutes SUMMARY In this IoT Central Webinar, learn how an MVP (minimum viable product) is not just a first version of a product; it is a MINIMAL version that should be tuned to test core strategy and design assumptions, jump technical hurdles, and get feedback from a specific set of users. We’ll dig into some of the details and nuances of what an MVP is (and what it isn’t), how we work to define one, how to build one effectively, and how to successfully leverage an MVP as a guide for future development.  We will look at how things like the product adoption lifecycle and designing for multiple user personas affect how we define an MVP product. We’ll also explain  strategies for building an MVP IoT product and some of the critical outputs we expect from MVP development. In this webinar, you will learn: Why an MVP is so important for success How to design your MVP Personas that are ideal for testing What to measure from your MVP Register and join us for this valuable webinar to learn how this critical part of the process ensures your IoT future success.  Speaker: Daniel Luyk, Product Owner at SpinDance Register Today

10 Most Used Tableau Functions by Abid Ali Awan via @kdnuggets

Learn about the most used string, number, date, logical, and aggregation Tableau functions.

These are useful to know.

Top 5 Bookmarks Every Data Analyst Should Have by Josh Berry via @TDataScience

Online tools to save you time & effort.

These are handy whether you are a data analyst, data engineer, or any other data-related role.

The AIoT Revolution: How AI and IoT Are Transforming Our World by Nahla Davies via @kdnuggets

The AIoT has the potential to transform industries and society, and it is already starting to have an impact. This article will explore the principles of AIoT, its benefits, and its current use.

This was clear and easy to understand. I hadn't really understood the full meaning of this before I read her great article.

WEBINAR: Extract Data from PDFs at Scale - 4 August 2022

Auto-extraction of unstructured and image PDF data is here.       Live Webinar   Extract Data from PDFs at Scale     Much of the valuable data locked in your PDFs is unstructured, contained in images, or both. Until now, analyzing that data took manual entry and transcription — time-consuming and expensive.   But now, it’s finally possible to extract that data automatically, without sacrificing efficiency for accuracy. In this live interactive conversation, our own VP of Data Science, Adam Blacke, reveals:   How much valuable data is hidden in your organization’s PDFs — data you couldn’t previously access   How new automated OCR breakthroughs can parse that data in a blink, with drag-and-drop ease   How these new efficiencies are transforming company after company — and how yours can be next     Join the webinar   Date   Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022   Time   9 a.m. Pacific   Save My Spot   Speakers     Adam Blacke VP of Data Science Alteryx     Chris deMontmollin Product Marketing Manager Alteryx