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Codecademy

Getting Started Off Platform for Data Science

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Overview

Learn how to do data science projects on your own computer locally!

This course will teach you how to do data science projects on your own computer locally. In this course, you will learn about:
* Using the Command Line
* Installing and using Jupyter Notebooks
* Setting up and using PostgreSQL
* Git workflow
* Setting up and using integrated development environments

Syllabus

  • Command Line: Learn how to use the command line!
    • Article: Command Line Interface Setup
  • Using Jupyter Notebook: Get started off platform with Jupyter Notebook!
    • Article: Introducing Jupyter Notebook
    • Article: How To Install Jupyter Notebook on Mac and Windows
    • Article: Writing and Debugging Code in Jupyter
    • Article: Custom Formatting in Jupyter Notebook
  • Setting Up IDEs and Text Editors: Learn about integrated development environments and text editors!
    • Article: Getting Started with IDEs
    • Article: Getting Started with Text Editors
  • Setting Up PostgreSQL: Learn what a relational database management system is and how to get PostgreSQL set up on your own computer!
    • Article: What is a Relational Database Management System?
    • Article: Installing and Using PostgreSQL Locally
  • Using Github: An introduction to Git and a few of its core features
    • Article: Getting Started with Git and GitHub Desktop
    • Lesson: Basic Git Workflow
    • Project: Manhattan Zoo
    • Project: SnapFit Robots, Inc.
    • Quiz: Basic Git Workflow

Taught by

Sarai Fernandez

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