Category: Data Acquisition
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The Real-World Data Quandary: Unpacking Common Challenges in Data Analysis
Recommended Listening: Imagine you’re given a giant jigsaw puzzle, only to realize that some pieces are missing, others don’t seem to fit, and a few even appear to belong to a completely different picture. Welcome to the world of real-world data analysis! For anyone who’s dabbled in the realm of data, it’s no secret that…
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Decoding Data Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to Tabular, Relational, No-SQL, and Beyond
Recommended Listening: In today’s data-driven world, the terms “tabular,” “relational,” “No-SQL,” “JSON,” “Data Lake,” “blob,” and “cloud” have become common parlance. But what do they mean, and why are there so many different ways to store data? These concepts can seem daunting, but understanding them is essential to navigating the complex landscape of modern business…
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Mastering the Data Production Line: From Raw Resources to Valuable Products
Recommended Listening: In the world of Minecraft, a game beloved by millions, players mine raw materials, craft intricate devices, and build spectacular structures block by block. This gaming experience offers a fun analogy for understanding the process of crafting an effective data pipeline in the complex landscape of modern businesses. Just as Minecraft players mine…
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Data Ethics and Responsibility: Collection, Usage, and Regulation in Today’s Digital World
Disclaimer and Personal Note: Let me begin by stating clearly: I am not a lawyer, and nothing in this article should be taken as legal advice. Instead, I invite you to view this as a conversation, an exchange of ideas about the ethical implications of data collection and usage. It’s based on my own experiences…
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Cracking the Code: Understanding and Writing SQL for Data Analysis
Welcome, fellow data grid-riders! Prepare to enter the Tron-like universe of databases, where every piece of information is stored in a matrix of intricate relationships. And to navigate this vast, digital landscape, we need to learn its unique language: SQL.
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