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• Data Science Things Roundup #7

  November 10, 2016 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #7: Python-focused edition featuring Intel's Python Distribution, Go-Python for extensions, and PyFilesystem for unified access.

• Category Encoders now on conda-forge

  September 17, 2016 · category-encoders data-science open-source

  The category_encoders Python package is now available on conda-forge, making installation easier for Conda users. Learn about the package and feedstock.

• Data Science Things Roundup #6

  July 20, 2016 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #6: Focuses on calendar visualizations with D3.js Calendar Heatmap and Bostock's Calendar View, plus insights on coding interviews.

• Introducing unified glob-syntax in git-pandas

  June 15, 2016 · data-science git-pandas python

  Explore the unified glob syntax (`include_globs`, `ignore_globs`) for git-pandas v2.0, offering flexible file pattern specification and usability.

• Parallelizing cumulative blame in git-pandas with joblib

  June 12, 2016 · data-science git-pandas performance

  Boost git-pandas cumulative blame analysis performance with joblib. Parallel processing via multithreading speeds up this costly operation.

• Growing Pedal Wrencher

  May 14, 2016 · cycling growth python

  How I worked to grow pedal wrencher after the launch hype faded, with blogging, user education, profile and registration redesigns, and social media.

• Exit Interviews in Startups

  May 5, 2016 · culture management startups

  Exit interviews are crucial for startups. Discover methods to gather honest feedback, identify systemic issues, and enhance retention from departing employees.

• When do I work on what?

  April 30, 2016 · data-science dataviz git-pandas

  Use git-pandas to analyze and visualize work patterns across open source vs. closed source projects. Compare commit times with punchcard plots. Learn the code.

• Building an Engineering Team Around Ownership

  April 28, 2016 · engineering-management leadership startups

  Clear ownership, not just cross-functional talent, defines high-performing engineering teams. Learn how role boundaries prevent micromanagement & build respect.

• Estimating the time spent on a project with git-pandas

  April 16, 2016 · git git-pandas github

  Learn how to estimate project development time using commit history with git-pandas. Compares to git_time_extractor, git-hours, and glass.