DataTalksClub Week 1: Data engineering essentials
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Introduction I have recently enrolled in the DataTalksClub Data Engineering zoom camp so will be posting a series of blogs detailing what I have learned and the journey along the way - enjoy! In this post, I'll explain why I decided to start this course and share my experiences from the first week. Why this course? Completely free : This course is entirely free. Which is great for those starting out or who are budget conscious. Beginner-friendly : The course assumes no prior knowledge of data engineering, although you are expected to know the basics of python. Hands-on learning : You get the opportunity to complete an example project plus weekly homework exercises and code-alongs. Great for building up your Github profile! Community support : DataTalksClub has a large and active community of learners and professionals. This is so handy if you are stuck on a problem or are even if you are looking for career advice. Up to date : The content covers modern data engineering tools and t...