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I Thought Data Engineering Was Just Writing Scripts. I Was Wrong.
I tried to make my ETL pipeline production-ready. Three things broke.
One Month Into Learning Data Engineering in Public: Here’s What I Didn’t Write About
A reflection on the first month of learning data engineering in public, and what actually kept me going. The post One Month Into Learning Data Engineering in Public: Here’s What I Didn’t Write About appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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A New Towards Data Science: A Faster Site and a Brand-New Contributor Portal
Towards Data Science has announced a major overhaul of its website and contributor portal. The new site promises faster performance and a brand‑new portal for writers, aiming to improve the experience for both readers and contributors. The update is positioned as a significant upgrade for anyone who reads, writes, or both on the platform.
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How I Mastered Data Structures and Algorithms for ML (In 6 Weeks)
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When Data Science Makes Us Sad: The Story of an Overbooked Flight
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Code Is Cheap. Engineering Judgement Is Now the Scarce Resource
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I Completed Five Years in Analytics Consulting: 5 Lessons That Changed How I Work
The tools I use for analytics and reporting have changed more than I expected, yet my questions for any analytics project haven't moved much. The post I Completed Five Years in Analytics Consulting: 5 Lessons That Changed How I Work appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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How I’m Making Sure My Analytics Career Doesn’t Get Eaten by AI
The analytics career I signed up for five years ago doesn't exist anymore, and honestly, I am fine with that. The post How I’m Making Sure My Analytics Career Doesn’t Get Eaten by AI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
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I Built My Second ETL Pipeline. This Time, I Started Thinking Like a Data Engineer
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AI Made Data Scientists Faster. Now It’s Expanding the Job.
AI has accelerated data scientists’ productivity, but its influence extends beyond speed. The technology is reshaping who owns data, how judgment is exercised, and the overall career trajectory of data scientists. These changes signal a broader transformation in the field’s structure and responsibilities.