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Mastering pandas - Second Edition
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Mastering pandas - Second Edition

by Ashish Kumar
October 2019
Beginner to intermediate
674 pages
16h 43m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Mastering pandas is the ultimate guide to harnessing the power of the pandas library for data analysis. Covering everything from installation to advanced techniques, this book provides comprehensive instructions and examples to help you perform efficient data manipulation and visualization. Explore key features of pandas, such as multi-indexing and time series analysis, and become proficient in actionable analytics.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master importing and managing datasets of various formats using pandas.
  • Expertly handle missing data and clean datasets for robust analysis.
  • Create powerful visualizations and reports using pandas and Jupyter notebooks.
  • Leverage advanced indexing and grouping techniques to derive insights.
  • Utilize pandas for time series analysis to analyze trends and patterns.

Author(s)

None Kumar is an experienced data scientist specializing in data analysis and visualization using Python. With a deep understanding of the pandas library, None has been helping professionals and enthusiasts alike to make data-driven decisions. Known for an example-driven teaching style, None bridges complex theoretical concepts with practical applications in data science.

Who is it for?

If you're a data scientist, analyst, or Python developer seeking to enhance your data analysis capabilities, this book is for you. Prior knowledge of Python is beneficial but not mandatory, as foundational concepts are explained. This guide spans beginner to advanced topics, accommodating users looking to deepen their skills and those aiming to start with pandas.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789343236