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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on March 15, 2023

3 Reasons Data Scientists Need Linear Algebra

As a data scientist, you may be able to get away without using linear algebra — but not for long. Here’s how linear algebra can improve your machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing.

Michael Ruiz Michael Ruiz
Updated on March 15, 2023

Is Your Brand Attractive to Top Executive Talent?

You already market your business to customers, but if you don’t build a great image in the minds of potential employees' you’ll never attract top talent.

Junta Nakai Junta Nakai
Updated on March 15, 2023

To Recruit and Retain the Best Tech Talent, Companies Need to Use Open Source Software

It’s a much better perk than a foosball table. Here are three reasons why.

Peter Grant Peter Grant
Updated on March 15, 2023

4 Python Tools to Simplify Your Life

Here’s how to use enumerate, zip, sorted and reversed in Python. Trust me. You’ll thank me later.

Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on March 15, 2023

4 Probability Distributions Every Data Scientist Needs to Know

If you’re just getting started on your journey toward becoming a data scientist, these are the 4 most common distributions you’ll encounter.

Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on March 15, 2023

How AI Teach Themselves Through Deep Reinforcement Learning

In this four-part series, I’ll show you how the Markov decision process works and the mathematical theory you need to know to understand deep reinforcement learning.

Jye Sawtell-Rickson Jye Sawtell-Rickson
Updated on March 15, 2023

Why SQLZoo Is the Best Way to Practice SQL

Whether you’re applying to new jobs or trying to upskill in your current role, SQLZoo is a great place to hone your skills. Here’s how to get started.

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Sadrach Pierre Sadrach Pierre
Updated on March 15, 2023

A Guide to Data Cleaning in Python

In order to use data effectively for any kind of analysis, data scientists must be able to clean and prepare it first. Fortunately, Python makes doing so easy.

Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on March 15, 2023

10 Key Data Science Skills That Will Surprise You

Being a great data scientist takes takes more than just knowing how to program. You also need these 10 soft skills.

Dylan Fox Dylan Fox
Updated on March 15, 2023

3 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring AI and ML Engineers

Hiring demand for experts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning is high, and will only get higher in coming years. Here’s how to make sure you get the best of the best.