4 Reasons Why You Should Learn Python if You Want to Work with Data
12/16/2022
5 minutes
Python is popular for a reason. Here’s why it’s a go-to language for data science.
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Learn Spatial Data Skills & Mapbox in Our New Courses
08/18/2025
3 minutes
Transform abstract data into compelling geographic visualizations that connect with the physical world and tell powerful stories.
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
04/24/2025
8 minutes
Codecademy data scientist Catherine Zhou provides some insight into the world of data science, talks about her day to day, and helps us answer the elusive question, “What does a data scientist do?”
Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Which Path is Right For You?
04/10/2025
Interested in working with data, but not sure where to start? We’ll explore data analytics and data science in more detail, to help you decide between our Data Analyst and our Data Scientist Career Paths.
9 Courses to Take If You Want to Work With Data
12/12/2024
3 minutes
Dive even deeper into data with these courses and paths.
What Does a Data Journalist Do?
10/29/2024
7 minutes
If you love writing and making sense of numbers, data journalism could be your next role in tech.
The Role of Data Science in Electoral Politics & 3 Careers You Can Have
10/16/2024
5 minutes
Make a plan to vote this Election Day — then plot your data science career.
Why Database Schemas Are Important & Types to Know About
07/02/2024
7 minutes
Data is only as useful as the database it’s stored in. Here are some best practices for designing your own.
How To Tell If You’re “Proficient In Excel” & How To Get Better
05/30/2024
Plus, common Excel interview questions and how to answer them.
7 Technical & Behavioral Data Scientist Interview Questions to Practice
02/26/2024
5 minutes
Interviewing to become a Data Scientist? Check out these practice Data Scientist interview questions to ensure you’re ready to put your best foot forward.
Behind the Build: Jupyter Notebooks in Our Data Science Courses
07/26/2023
6 minutes
How our engineers added Jupyter Notebooks to data science courses and paths.