Data Science vs Machine Learning: What’s the Difference?
Introduction Two terms that often arise in discussions around leveraging data are data science and machine learning. While these concepts are closely related (and sometimes mistaken to be the same), each has distinct characteristics and applications. Understanding the ways in which data science and machine learning overlap and differ can help you determine how to best leverage […]
Deep Learning vs Machine Learning: Whats the Difference?
Business interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch. As a result, subsets of AI — machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) — are gaining significant attention. The differences between these two fields are subtle, but it’s important to understand them to maximize business value for your organization. This article will compare and […]
The 5 Best Data Science Platforms in 2024
Introduction Today, there are a number of data science platforms to choose from with new options emerging every year as the field continues to evolve. This can make it difficult for organizations to choose the right solution for their specific use cases. In fact, many organizations select a data science platform only to face onboarding […]
Best Data Science Tools in 2024
Introduction Data science has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by the emergence of sophisticated tools — particularly machine learning, artificial intelligence, and open-source software. What was once an extremely specialized domain requiring access to powerful, expensive computing resources has become more accessible to a broad spectrum of users. Additionally, practitioners no longer require extensive […]
The Ultimate Guide to Open-Source Security with Python and R
Open-source software (OSS) has emerged as a powerful force, revolutionizing the way organizations approach data science and machine learning development, collaboration, and innovation. With a wealth of benefits including transparency, cost-effectiveness, and a vast community of contributors, open-source software has garnered widespread adoption across industries. However, open-source security brings challenges and threats every day that […]
Anaconda + Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK
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2022 State of Data Science
2022 State of Data Science This year, we conducted our State of Data Science survey to gather demographic information about our community, ascertain how that community works, and collect insights into big questions and trends that are top of mind within the community. 3,493 individuals from 133 countries and regions took part in the online […]
Podcast: Data Engineering as a Scientific Tool
Show Notes In this episode, host Peter Wang is joined by Dr. Patrick Kavanagh, an astrophysicist and software developer at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Patrick works on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), helping to write code that allows scientists to interpret the raw data they receive from space. Patrick talks to Peter about cleaning telescope data sets […]
Optimizing Python for Speed and Compatibility
Show Notes In the penultimate episode of season one, host Peter Wang and Carl Meyer, Software Engineer at Instagram (owned by Meta), discuss considerations around making Python faster while maximizing compatibility and performance. Several years ago, Carl and his team started working on a project called Cinder in an effort to improve CPU efficiency across Meta’s servers by “[optimizing] things at the […]
