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January 28, 2025
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This course is part of Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization
Instructors: Kennedy Behrman
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Setup a provisioned Python project environment
Use Pandas libraries to read and write data into data structures and files
Employ Vim and Visual Studio Code to write Python code
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In this first course of the Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization, you will learn how to set up a version-controlled Python working environment which can utilize third party libraries. You will learn to use Python and the powerful Pandas library for data analysis and manipulation. Additionally, you will also be introduced to Vim and Visual Studio Code, two popular tools for writing software. This course is valuable for beginning and intermediate students in order to begin transforming and manipulating data as a data engineer.
In this module, you will learn how to set up an isolated Python environment with third party libraries and apply it by setting up a virtual environment including Pandas and Jupyter.
15 videos12 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt6 ungraded labs
In this module, you will learn how to create and use Python Sequences, Dictionaries, Sets, List Comprehensions, and Generators. Additionally, you will learn how to apply these by manipulating client data in a Jupyter notebook.
12 videos6 readings8 assignments5 ungraded labs
In this module, you will learn how to load data into a Pandas DataFrame and write statements to select columns and rows from a DataFrame. Additionally, you will apply comparison and boolean operators as a method of selecting data.
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This week, you will learn the basics of some popular development environments and apply it by writing code in Vim and Visual Studio Code. Additionally, you will learn how to check your code into a Git repository.
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Reviewed on Jul 4, 2022
It's all overview tool that need to use for work in data engineer
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Good for quick basics of working with bash, github, python, virtual environments and such
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Exceptional course content, would recommend to anyone who got a break from hands on data engineering core skills !
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