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The State of Developer Education
Decoding Data Science: Nick Singh on Practical Learning, SQL, ChatGPT, & Winning Hackathons
Sep 7, 2023
Nick Singh, Founder and CEO of DataLemur and bestselling author of 'Ace the Data Science Interview', discusses the evolving nature of becoming a data scientist, importance of practical learning, and strategies for winning hackathons.
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- Practical learning is crucial in data science education, balancing theory with application.
- Continuously learning SQL and core concepts is essential to stay relevant in data science.
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The Journey in Teaching Developers and Data Scientists
Nick Singh talks about his journey in teaching developers and data scientists, and how it has impacted his life. From his early experiences with coding on a TI 84 calculator to building his own text adventure games, he fell in love with coding and its creative possibilities. He initially veered away from computer science in college but later found his way back to it through an entrepreneurial drive and the realization that he could build cool things. This led him to a career in growth engineering, where he used software, data, and marketing instinct to grow user bases in a calculated and engineered way.
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