The R language is a great way to get stuck into data processing and data science. There are plenty of resources out there, here are few guides and resources to help you get started with R. Software carpentry Software Carpentry is a great place to start with a lot of coding and data tutorials. I… Read More »
From Statistics To Data Science If you have a background in statistics, you may be in a good position to capitalise on the current demand for data scientists. Data science jobs and careers are often well paid, and practioners are in high demand. One way to move from statistics to data science would be to… Read More »
It’s common to have the postcode of an address and need to plot this on a map. In this post I show you two options for how to convert postcode coordinates using an online tool or data available for free online. Option 1. Use an Online Conversion Tool Often the easiest way to convert postcode… Read More »
Leaflet is a powerful Javascript library for interactive maps. I’ve wanted to have a go at using Leaflet for a while, but learning Javascript for just one library seemed over the top. Thankfully I’ve recently found Folium – a python package that makes it easy to produce a Python Leaflet map. A Simple Python Leaflet… Read More »
Software Carpentry is a non-profit organisation that teaches computing, coding and programming skills to researchers using face-to-face and online courses. I’ve found Software Carpentry to be very useful throughout my computing career and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to gain a good understanding of computing principles. Software Carpentry Not Software Engineering The term… Read More »