Chapter 13. Creating an External Connection to Python Using Tableau
When working with statistical models within Tableau, there are limitations to what you can do, given the models that come native in the tool. However, Tableau has incorporated ways for you to go beyond what is available in the tool and establish external connections. One of the external connections that is available within Tableau is Python.
In this chapter, you will learn how to download and install Python and Anaconda. You will also learn how to establish a connection to Python through Tableau and use Python within Tableau.
What Is Python?
Python is a popular language in various fields, including web development (using frameworks like Django and Flask), data science and machine learning (with libraries like NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn), and automation (with tools like Selenium and Beautiful Soup). Its versatility and simplicity have contributed to widespread adoption in the software development community.
Key Features
Some key features of Python include:
- Data visualization
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Python offers a range of data visualization libraries, such as Matplotlib and Seaborn, which allow you to create a wide variety of static and interactive visualizations to explore and present data effectively.
- Jupyter Notebook
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Jupyter Notebook provides an interactive and literate programming environment for data analysis and visualization. Notebook allows you to combine code, data, and documentation in a single document.
- Machine ...
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