All Hands on Data #61
Whether you are trying to escape from the summer heat or hang out with Python's favorite bear, this AHoD has something for you! Check it out below.
What Are Data Clean Rooms?
"Data clean rooms", or secure digital locations for collecting and accessing consumer data, are laid out by the author. While some companies use these resources responsibly, others simply tout them for marketing or, at worst, don't use them at all. It's safe to assume someone will make a mistake along the data pipeline so honestly I'd just plan on it leaking regardless of the steps companies may take. - John Forstmeier
The Underrated Gems Pt.1: 8 Pandas Methods That Will Make You a Pro
There are few things more exciting to me than learning a new method. Lukita has some well known and little known Pandas' methods to share. My favorite part? All the fun chaining! It reminds me of when I learned Javascript's reduce
and about promises. - Katt Baum
What is Snowpark?
I've only been in the data space for a few years now. There have only been a few product announcements that have caught my interest from vendors. Snowpark was definitely one of them. I take a look at what Snowpark is in this article. If you've been curious about Snowpark and how you could use it in your organization, check it out! - Steven Johnson
Data science vs web development: What's the difference?
As the growing use of tech continues, so does the need for more people in the tech space. If you're just starting out, you've probably heard the terms "Web Development" and "Data Science". This article provides a quick and easy break down between the key differences of these two terms, and gives some insight on the paths you could take. Which road would you like to go down? - Reed Cowan
I've worked as a data analyst at companies like Amazon for 20 years. Using ChatGPT for data analytics is a risky move- AI can't do the work we do.
Highlights how most companies have multiple sources of truth where an AI may struggle with complex data discrepancies. - Johnathan Rodriguez
Introducing SDF - The Semantic Data Fabric
SDF is a compiler and build system that allows you to see a dependency graph of all your data assets. It can also considers all your SQL queries in any dialect simultaneously. What really stands out for me is that you can annotate your SQL queries with metadata that provides context for how all your data fits together. - Arynn Martin-Post