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Kelly's Bytes - 7/19/24 (#103) - Why Your First Draft Won’t Be Perfect: A Data Project

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

KELLY'S BYTES

By Kelly J. Adams

Hey!

It's Friday, July 19, 2024 which means another issue of Kelly's Bytes. Every other Friday I share: 1 new blog post from me; and 3 bite-sized resources related to topics like data analytics, switching careers or learning new skills.

View past editions of my newsletter here.

Blog Post

My newest blog post, Why Your First Draft Won’t Be Perfect: A Data Project goes into:

  • Revisions improve data projects through constructive feedback.
  • Iteration is key to improving initial drafts.
  • Embrace feedback for better data projects.

View my blog here.

Bite-Sized Resources

📰 Article: [Data Analytics] 5 Types of Dashboards showcases 5 common types of dashboards. It gives an overview of each type of dashboard, when to use each, and why.

🎧 Podcast: Building a world-class data org | Jessica Lachs (VP of Analytics and Data Science at DoorDash) from Lenny’s Podcast. This episode goes into how to scale an analytics organization, how to pick the right metrics, and advice for data people.

📝 Post: [Interviews] LinkedIn post from Dawn Choo with 5 simple steps on how to answer the common interview question, “tell me about yourself”.

Content

📊 How to Become a Data Analyst: Check out my ultimate guide on how you can become a data analyst.

📊 Data Analytics Resources: View all the resources (like podcasts, courses, etc.) I used to learn data analytics.

📊 Start Here: Interested in data analytics but not sure where to start? Check out my blog post.

Courses

📚 Python Course: Is a full free course on Youtube with Luke Barousse to teach you Python focusing on data analytics. There is also an optional paid portion that gives you: 150 extra practice problems and a course certificate.

📚 SQL Course: On Youtube with Luke Barousse to teach you SQL in 4 hours. There is also an optional paid portion that gives you: 50 extra practice problems, detailed course notes, and a course certificate.

The links for my courses are affiliate links. If you decide to purchase the course through this link, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This support helps me continue to provide content. Thank you for your support!

Until the next Friday,

- Kelly

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Kelly Adams | Data Analyst | Writer

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