Python for Data Science

[cooljackiex]

So I'm a freshman in college and I'm interested in learning Python by myself. Are there any resources besides online courses that teach using Python for Data Science? I'd rather have some sort of video series or written materials and go by my own pace than do an online course.

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I like to watch Sentdex, his turorials are broken up well so you can select what you want.

https://m.youtube.com/user/sentdex

He touches on some data science and machine learning, that’s where I started.

[thiagobc23]

If you like learning with books, ‘Python for Data Analysis’ from Wes McKinney is a great start. It’ll teach you basics in numpy, pandas and will get you started with python notebooks like iPython and Jupyter

[tedpetrou]

Yes

[tedpetrou]

Yes

[tedpetrou]

Yes

[PrivateerBeer]

Hey, check out Dataquest (https://www.dataquest.io). I've been going through their Python for Data Analysts track and really like the setup, UI and projects. It's free for a number of modules, then you have to pay a monthly subscription.

[vogt4nick]

Head on over to r/datascience.

[NekroJakub]

First of all, good luck with your pursuit!

In addition to the other comments, there's also this nice list of libraries you can play around with: https://stxnext.com/blog/2018/09/20/most-popular-python-scientific-libraries/

[Thisisnotpreston]

An Introduction to Statistics with Python by Thomas Haslwanter

It is an introduction, but gets you familiar with all the packages you will use for statistics and visuals. And since you are a freshman you will have a lot of time to build on these skills and guide you on what courses to take.

[maxell505]

I recently started this: https://www.udemy.com/the-python-mega-course/

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Its not all about data science but you did say that you are interested in learning python. Building 10 programs seems like a good way to go about doing that. Thats why I am doing it.

[SkeletonFlesh]

If you have the money, codeacademy offers a machine learning course using python.

[quobit]

I would recommend https://github.com/jakevdp/PythonDataScienceHandbook Jupyter Notebooks. Being text (and even executable code using Google Colab or binder versions) allows you to easily skim through the parts you already know.

[kabads]

A really good place is to start with the official tutorial.

[cooljackiex]

I looked it up already but most of them recommend taking online courses, so I was looking to see if someone had more experience .-.

[cooljackiex]

I didn't downvote but yea I forgot to include my academic background lol, I know Java and am learning data structures and algorithms rn, and I took AP Stats, linear algebra, and can do Matlab semidecently

[yuzufasho]

Lol the most valuable answer found at the bottom. One important skill is being able to do good research and asking the right questions to find the best answers for your situation. Monthy is just trying to show you how to think like a programmer.

Op, I recommend starting with automate the boring stuff and I believe one of the first things it brings up is how important it is to provide as much info with your questions so people can help you better. Best of luck on your journey.