Scripting for Data Science

Learn essential Unix shell and Python scripting skills for data workflows and analytics. Navigate and manage files, inspect and monitor data efficiently, and work confidently with the filesystem. Build reusable Python scripts that accept user input, automate repetitive tasks, and process data from the command line. Develop professional command-line tools with validation and clear output, integrate operating system commands into Python workflows, and use Python libraries to manage files and directories. Apply these skills to real-world data engineering and analytics tasks to improve efficiency, automation, and reproducibility.