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Python and Pandas for Data Engineering (Coursera)

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Python and Pandas for Data Engineering (Coursera)

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.

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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.
Course 1 of 4 in the Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • 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

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Getting Started with Python
This week, 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.

WEEK 2
Essential Python
This week, you will learn how to create and use Python Sequences, Dictionaries, Sets, List Comprehensions, and Generators. Additionally, you’ll learn how to apply these by manipulating client data in a Jupyter Notebook.

WEEK 3
Data in Python: Pandas and Alternatives
This week, 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.

WEEK 4
Python Development Environments
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’ll learn how to check your code into a Git repository.

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