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Level up your data and AI skills, one newsletter at a time.
This issue features a must-read on essential skills needed to future-proof your career in a GenAI world.
We also explore the top data engineering and AI trends for 2024, compare Perplexity AI with ChatGPT, and share best practices in Python error handling.
Finally, Python turns 33 this month! We are celebrating by giving everyone FREE access to our Python content – ALL WEEK LONG!
Why Should You Learn Generative AI Skills in 2024?
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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, mastering Generative AI skills is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Dataquest’s Generative AI Fundamentals path equips you to thrive in an AI-driven world, offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored for immediate impact in various professional domains. We cover:
Future-Proof Your Career: Embrace the future with confidence by acquiring critical Generative AI skills. This path is your gateway to a strong career in an automated world and aligning yourself with industry advancements. |
What We're Reading
📖 2024 Data Engineering and AI Trends
Explore key data engineering and AI trends in 2024, including the impact of large language models, collaboration between data and software teams, Apache Iceberg, and the importance of data quality and observability in AI. Valuable insights for data science and engineering careers. Read more
📖 Perplexity AI vs. ChatGPT
Compare Perplexity AI and ChatGPT, focusing on their features, strengths, and limitations. Perplexity AI stands out for human-like explanations and comprehensive information. Ideal for those seeking detailed insights. Explore the comparison
📖 Error Handling Strategies in Python
Enhance your Python error handling skills with this comprehensive guide. It covers error types, try-except blocks, raising exceptions, and practical tips for code reliability. A must-read for Python developers. Learn more
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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!
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This week, we bring you a project by Dataquest learner Jasper on building a classifier for handwritten digits. Jasper tested several machine learning algorithms, documenting the process with clear code comments and thorough explanation, resulting in high classification accuracy. Want your project in the spotlight? Share it in the community. |
Learner spotlight
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Learner spotlight Meet Emmanuel, who recognized the increasing value of data skills in finance and decided to stay ahead of the curve. He chose Dataquest for its systematic, flexible learning path, and soon, updating his LinkedIn profile with new skills filled him with immense pride and joy. Emmanuel’s key advice for those embarking on their data science journey is simple yet profound: “Commitment is crucial.” He stresses the importance of dedication and consistency, noting, “Daily commitment is what truly distinguishes the mastery of data science.” Read more here. Want to be like Emmanuel and be ready to learn data in 2024? Try Dataquest’s Junior Data Analyst career path, designed for beginners. |
High-fives from Vik, Celeste, Casey, Anna P, Anna S, Anishta, Bruno, Elena, Mike, Daniel, and Brayan.