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Prayson Wilfred Daniel
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A One-Stop Guide to Data Science Resources

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The landscape of data science is vast and ever-evolving. With the myriad of resources available, finding a comprehensive list that encapsulates the essence of this field can be daunting. I have curated a guide that offers a holistic view of data science, from understanding classical machine learning algorithms to Bayesian inference and deep learning.

I have hand-selected free courses, ebooks, interactive webpages and podcasts that have played a role in my data science journey. Pick one or two and dive deep.

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Understanding Machine Learning Predictions

We start with the foundational resources that introduce classical statistical and machine-learning algorithms

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Deep + Reinforcement Learning

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The world of neural networks and deep architectures is vast. MIT 6.S191 offers a comprehensive introduction, while resources like Deep Learning for Coders with fastai & PyTorch bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications.


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Bayesian Modelling: The White Box Machine Learning

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Bayesian statistics has gained significant traction in the data science community. Resources like Think Bayes and Bayesian Methods for Hackers provide a perfect blend of theory and application. For those seeking depth, Richard McElreath's Statistical Rethinking lectures are a treasure trove.


Extras: Convex Optimization

Optimization is at the core of many algorithms. Boyd and Vandenberghe's Convex Optimization is a staple, and the courses from Stanford provide a deeper understanding.

Podcasts

For those on-the-go, podcasts like Learning Bayesian Statistics and Linear Digressions provide insights into data science trends, methodologies, and applications.


This curated list has been my one-stop guide collected when I was a beginner and seasoned professional in data science. Whether you're a visual learner, an avid reader, or someone who learns by doing, there's something here for everyone. Dive in and let the exploration begin!

If you have a resource worth adding, fire it on the comments.

Until then, keep on learning …

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Shahnoza Bekbulaeva

This is a gem! πŸ€―πŸ‘

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Prayson Wilfred Daniel

@shahnoza. πŸ™πŸΏ If you have a resource that need to be added, just ping.