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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image] A person points with their index finger to a cell in a spreadsheet on a computer monitor.

Using Spreadsheet Formulas: 5 Jobs That Require This Skill

Spreadsheet functions add mathematical calculations and functionality to programs like Excel and Sheets. Discover how spreadsheet formulas can make it easier to engage with your data and how five professionals use spreadsheets in their roles.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] Two data scientists look at a computer screen in their office and discuss Spark versus MapReduce.

Spark vs. MapReduce: What’s the Difference?

Learn about two Apache Software Foundation big data architectures, Spark and MapReduce, by exploring how they differ, their use cases, and when you need one or both for your data processing needs.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] Two software engineers in an office looking at code on a laptop.

10 Essential Software Engineer Skills

Discover software engineer skills and competencies that are essential to the role, including technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication. Explore ways to upgrade your software engineering skills.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured image] Recruiter discussing software engineer job description with a candidate during an interview.

Software Engineer Job Description: A Detailed Guide

Software engineers build, test, and maintain software applications for a variety of business cases and end users. As digital technology continues to evolve, the demand for software engineers will grow. Learn about the software engineer job description.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured image] Two data analysts collaborate in an office and use the Snowflake data cloud storage to store their data.

Snowflake Data Cloud: Features, Uses, Benefits, and How to Get Started

Discover the features, uses, architecture, and benefits of the Snowflake data cloud. Learn how to set up a Snowflake account and how to use it when working with data.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured image] A product manager in product warehouse, using smart bid to manage bidding processes.

How to Set Up Smart Bidding in Google Ads

Learn how to set up smart bid strategies for your Google Ad campaigns, whether adding to existing campaigns, creating a new one, or through the Bid strategies menu.

March 18, 2025

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