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Joel Grus is a data scientist, software engineer, and author known for his work in Python and data science education. He has worked at major technology companies and is recognized for his clear, practical approach to teaching complex technical subjects.
Known for: Data Science from Scratch: First Principles with Python
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Data Science from Scratch: First Principles with Python
This book introduces the fundamental concepts and algorithms of data science by building them from scratch using Python. It covers topics such as statistics, probability, linear algebra, machine learning, and data visualization, emphasizing understanding the principles behind the tools rather than relying on existing libraries.
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Building Foundations with Python
We start where every data scientist’s practical work begins: the programming environment. Python was chosen not because it’s fashionable, but because it’s simple, expressive, and gives us direct control over computation. In these early chapters, I guide you through setting up your environment, learn...
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Mathematical and Statistical Compass
Every discipline depends on its intellectual compass, and mathematics serves as ours. Here, I demystify linear algebra—the vectors that describe features, the matrices that encode relationships, the operations that make transformations possible. In data science, these concepts aren’t academic decora...
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About Joel Grus
Joel Grus is a data scientist, software engineer, and author known for his work in Python and data science education. He has worked at major technology companies and is recognized for his clear, practical approach to teaching complex technical subjects.
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