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Hands-On Data Science with the Command Line
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Hands-On Data Science with the Command Line

by Jason Morris, Chris McCubbin, Raymond Page
January 2019
Beginner to intermediate
124 pages
2h 57m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

"Hands-On Data Science with the Command Line" introduces the incredible power of command-line tools to simplify and automate data science tasks. Leveraging tools like AWK, Bash, and more, you'll learn not only to handle datasets effectively but also to create efficient data pipelines and visualize data directly from the command line.

What this Book will help me do

  • Learn to set up and optimize the command line interface for data science tasks.
  • Master using AWK and similar tools for data processing.
  • Discover strategies for scripting, automation, and managing files efficiently.
  • Understand how to visualize data directly from the command line.
  • Gain fluency in combining tools to create seamless data pipelines.

Author(s)

The authors, None Morris, None McCubbin, and None Page, are experienced data scientists and technical authors with a passion for teaching complex topics in approachable ways. Their extensive experience using command-line tools for data-related workflows equips them to guide readers step-by-step in mastering these powerful techniques.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for data scientists and data analysts seeking to streamline and automate their workflows using command-line tools. If you have basic experience with data science and are curious about incorporating the efficiency of the command line into your work, this guide is perfect for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789132984