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Importance of Programming Skills in Data Science
The chapter emphasizes the significance of having a computer science background and programming skills for success in data science, consulting, and collaborative work. It discusses the value of using programming practices, understanding Git, and utilizing the Unix command line in data science projects. The chapter also explores mastering the pandas library in Python, optimizing memory usage, and delves into alternatives like Spark, Dask, and Moden for handling big data.