The Dataquest Download

Level up your data and AI skills, one newsletter at a time.

Each week, the Dataquest Download brings the latest behind-the-scenes developments at Dataquest directly to your inbox. Discover our top tutorial of the week to boost your data skills, get the scoop on any course changes, and pick up a useful tip to apply in your projects. We also spotlight standout projects from our students and share their personal learning journeys.

Why Learning to use AI Chatbots is Crucial for Your Career in 2024

AI chatbots are transforming learning, work, communication, and information access. Staying ahead in your career requires proficiency in using AI chatbots. Dataquest’s AI Chatbots: Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models with Chandra course provides the fundamental and practical skills needed for effective use, enhancing personal and professional development. Want to learn more?

In our latest post, we cover:

  • AI Chatbots’ Role: They’re changing more than customer service, affecting health and retail too.
  • What You Learn : Basics of AI, how to talk to chatbots, and seeing them in action.
  • Who It’s For: Helps students, marketers, and bosses get better at their jobs.
  • Skills You Get: Learn AI, make good chatbot questions, and find where to use them.
  • Real-World Application : Practice with Chandra and see real examples to improve work and projects.

Future-Proof Your Career: Enroll in our AI Chatbots course today and start shaping the future of technology in your field. By joining this course, you’re not just getting ready for what’s next; you’re helping shape it!

What We're Reading

📖 Modular Coding in Python: Solve Import Errors    

This article dives into modular programming in Python, essential for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. It addresses common import errors like ModuleNotFoundError and ImportError, providing practical solutions. Understanding modular structuring strategies is vital for Dataquest learners to organize code effectively, crucial for building complex projects and collaborating in teams. Read more

📖 Python Chess Game Tutorial (Part 1)    

Dive into creating a functional chess game with Python in this detailed step-by-step YouTube guide. It’s a fantastic opportunity to witness object-oriented programming in action and learn to work with multiple Python files to build a complete program. Watch the tutorial

📖 OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Lumiere: Text to Video 

Explore the innovative capabilities of Sora from OpenAI and Lumiere from Google, enabling text-to-video conversion. These models simulate the physical world in motion to produce realistic videos based on short user prompts. Witness the future of video creation with AI technology.

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Celebrate! Python Anniversary Sale

Celebrate Python’s Birthday with a 63% discount on our Lifetime Plan! With 2024’s potential in AI and data skills, Python is essential. This is our best offer yet – unlock all current and upcoming courses, practice problems, guided projects, and premium support. Start now

Product Update

Exciting news! Our new course enrollment feature is now live! You can now enroll in individual courses, perfect for those focused on specific skills. While we’re updating our course catalogue, reach out for a signup link if you’re interested in a particular course.

Community highlights

Project Spotlight

Sharing and reviewing others’ projects is one of the best things you can do to sharpen your skills. Twice a month we will share a project from the community. The top pick wins a $20 gift card!

This week, we bring you a project by a Dataquest learner Shi Pey Wong on Data Visualization on Exchange Rates . It stands out for its engaging title, clear objectives, thorough background, and accessible code. The project offers a deep dive into data analysis with exceptional charts and efficiently shares findings, turning exchange rate risks into opportunities.

Learner spotlight

High-fives from Vik, Celeste, Casey, Anna P, Anna S, Anishta, Bruno, Elena, Mike, Daniel, and Brayan.

2025-07-09

Use SQL or Python? With PySpark, You Don’t Have to Choose

Learn to analyze census trends with PySpark, uncover traffic patterns using Python, and explore efficient SQL workflows for large datasets. Read More
2025-07-02

Learn to Set Up PostgreSQL with Docker (No Installation Needed)

Set up PostgreSQL with Docker, analyze I-94 traffic, predict heart disease, improve Python plots, and explore large-scale data with RDDs. Read More
2025-06-25

Struggling with Slow Python Scripts and Crashing Excel files?

Explore PySpark locally, build your first Spark app, master ETL pipelines with Airflow on AWS, and learn from impressive community projects. Read More

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