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.
Python and Pandas for Data Engineering
Python and Pandas for Data Engineering
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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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
What's included
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.
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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.
What's included
10 videos7 readings4 assignments8 ungraded labs
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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12 videos7 readings7 assignments8 ungraded labs
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SM
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Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Great introduction to how to set up your python environment.
JM
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Don't let the intro videos with the odd presentation format dissuade you, the rest of the course is excellent and uses normal slides to teach! Very good refresher, thank you!
BL
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Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
Good for quick basics of working with bash, github, python, virtual environments and such
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