Book Club: Fundamentals of Data Engineering (Chapter 1)
This is first look at a book that seems to be recommended by many as essential for a good foundation in data engineering (DE). So while I go through the hoop...
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SQL Teething Problems
I love-hate SQL. Yes, it’s one of those posts.
I made a mistake
I think we’ve all been there. There’s a project to do. It’s urgent. There’s pressure on your time. Pressure to get results. And there’s not just this project...
Book Club: High Performance Python (Chapter 1)
Today I took the first step in pushing for a more formal understanding of optimisation in Python. I often need things to run faster or with lower memory, but...
On writing styles in scientific publishing
Today I came across something while working on a paper with a collaborator. Let’s call them Kevin (yes, I just watched Home Alone). You see, Kevin’s great. E...