Mercury Learning and Information

Oswald Campesato

This book is designed for aspiring data scientists and those involved in data cleaning. It covers features of NumPy and Pandas, along with creating databases and tables in MySQL. It also addresses various data wrangling tasks using Python scripts and awk-based shell scripts. Companion files with code are available from the publisher.
Understanding data cleaning and manipulation is vital for data scientists. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to essential tools and techniques. From Python basics to advanced data wrangling, it equips readers with the skills needed to manage and clean data effectively.
The journey begins with an introduction to Python and progresses through working with data, Pandas, and SQL. It also covers Java, JSON, XML, and specific data cleaning tasks. The book culminates with detailed data wrangling techniques, ensuring readers gain practical, hands-on experience in data management.

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