# learning python (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover learning python. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 Machine Learning Concepts Every Data Analyst Must Learn](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/5-machine-learning-concepts-every) _2026-08-13 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Machine learning is not required for every data analyst role. However, in this day and age, having a solid grasp of a few core machine learning concepts can separate analysts who only describe what happened from those who can help organizations predict what might happen next and make better decisions about the future. ## [5 Principles for Writing Production-Ready Python Functions](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/5-principles-for-writing-production) _2026-08-06 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ When you start learning Python, one of the first concepts you learn is how to write your own functions. At that stage, the goal is simple: write a function that works. ## [Data Analysis in Action: Analyzing Soccer Data with Python](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/data-analysis-in-action-analyzing) _2026-07-25 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Everyone knows about that feeling of fulfillment that comes after accomplishing a task that seemed impossible. Doing challenges is not only crucial for mastering data analysis with Python; it is also a confidence booster. ## [Trash Your Resume, Share Your Projects](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/trash-your-resume-share-your-projects-2f1) _2026-07-22 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Show me the money! ## [5 SQL Query Patterns That Always Pop Up in Interviews](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/5-sql-query-patterns-that-always) _2026-07-16 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ SQL interviews remain a staple for data analyst, data scientist, backend engineer, and database roles. ## [How to Use Callback Functions in Python: A Step-by-Step Tutorial](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/how-to-use-callback-functions-in) _2026-07-12 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Have you ever heard of a callback function in Python? Let me explain what it means. Imagine you visit a doctor’s office. There is a queue, so you are assigned a number. Instead of waiting at the doctor’s door, you continue with your day. When the doctor is ready, they call your number, and you know it is your turn to be attended to. ## [Nobody Is Coming to Save You. Find a Way](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you-find) _2026-07-04 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ The painful truth is that the world does not care about your problems. ## [Build Skill, Not Hype](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/build-skill-not-hype-0fe) _2026-06-21 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ You have set out a plan to study Python or SQL. However, you are surrounded by a data world that is drowning in a relentless tsunami of "shiny tools": new libraries, cloud platforms, BI tools, vibe coding, vector databases, and AI agents and assistants. And everyone keeps asking you which new tool you are using. It’s exhausting. ## [If You're a Data Analyst, Here are Four EDA Techniques You Must Know](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/if-youre-a-data-analyst-here-are) _2026-06-11 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Exploratory data analysis (EDA) is a crucial step in the data analysis process. ## [Why You Should Drop the "When Will I Finish?" Attitude When Learning Python](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/why-you-should-drop-the-when-will-f6f) _2026-06-06 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ One of my favorite quotes is "Life happens while you are still planning." The implication being that there is no destination but the present. We cannot attach life’s meaning to milestones and events because then we run the risk of missing everything that happens in between. Life is the moments that we experience along the way. If you cannot enjoy the moments along the way, I can guarantee that you… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kZpxWwHQQoRQ) _2026-06-06 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [3 Python Functions Every Aspiring Data Engineer/Analyst Must Know: Map, Filter, and Zip](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/3-python-functions-every-aspiring) _2026-06-01 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Python has many functions, but not all functions are built equal, if you ask me. All functions are important, but there are some functions that are used more often than others in data engineering and analysis. This makes these functions a must-learn for all Python heads planning on working with data. ## [Common Python Code Mistakes Every Beginner Makes](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/common-python-code-mistakes-every) _2026-05-27 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Python is an interesting language. Ironically, just because it is easy to understand makes it easy to get wrong or misunderstand some concepts. I cannot count how many times I have been caught with code that ran without throwing an error but gave a completely baffling result.. ## [5 Smart Ways to Learn Python with AI Without Losing Your Thinking Skills](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/5-smart-ways-to-learn-python-with) _2026-05-23 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ AI works best as a supplement, not a substitute. ## [These Bad Habits Are Ruining Your Python Progress](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/these-bad-habits-are-ruining-your) _2026-05-20 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ What You Must Do to Make Real Progress ## [You Don't Suck at Python; You Just Skipped the Basics](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/you-dont-suck-at-python-you-just-494) _2026-05-17 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Learning Python is like learning martial arts; before you jump into advanced stuff, get comfortable with the basics. ## [5 Questions I Would Try If I Was Learning SQL Right Now](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/5-questions-i-would-try-if-i-was) _2026-05-14 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ The secret to learning SQL better is not thinking about SQL. It is thinking about the problems. Why? Because sometimes, to know which tool to bring to a disaster scene, you must first understand the disaster. And to really know whether you can use a tool effectively, you must use it in a real disaster, not in a simulation. ## [Python Concepts Beginners Find Confusing: Explained Simply](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/python-concepts-beginners-find-confusing) _2026-05-10 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ When you are learning Python, it is very likely that you will come across some terms or concepts that will be hard to wrap your head around. ## [The Hidden Job Market for SQL Engineers: How to Get Paid for What You Already Know](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/the-hidden-job-market-for-sql-engineers) _2026-05-09 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Most SQL engineers think the only way to make money is through traditional jobs. You apply online, compete with hundreds of applicants, grind through interviews, and hope someone gives you a chance. ## [SQL Essentials: 50 Days to Learn, Practice, and Build Confidence](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/sql-essentials-50-days-to-learn-practice-089) _2026-05-05 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ The 50-day structure works so well. It creates momentum. It creates rhythm. And most importantly, it creates consistency. It removes the guesswork. It gives you the beginning and the end. ## [SQL vs Pandas for Data Analysis: When to Use Which in 2026](https://benjaminbennettalexander.substack.com/p/sql-vs-pandas-for-data-analysis-when) _2026-05-02 · Benjamin Bennett Alexander · Python and Data Analysis Insights_ Even in 2026, one question dominates the data entry-point: "Should I learn Pandas or SQL?" or, for those who know both, "When do I stop writing queries and start writing code?" ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EbVFnq45Uf5s) _2026-05-02 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Reset button](https://adrianavanegas.substack.com/p/reset-button) _2024-12-01 · Adriana Vanegas · Self-Taught_ RE: your well-intentioned, often-abandoned goals ## [WEEK 12: APIs & the Cheesecake Factory](https://adrianavanegas.substack.com/p/week-12-apis-and-the-cheesecake-factory) _2024-10-02 · Adriana Vanegas · Self-Taught_ Learning Python feels like the Cheesecake Factory menu. ## [WEEK 11: Eternal Beginner Syndrome](https://adrianavanegas.substack.com/p/week-11-virtual-environments) _2024-09-07 · Adriana Vanegas · Self-Taught_ Virtual environments aren't just for "real" software engineers ## [3 Not-So-Lame Projects for Your First 3 Weeks of Python](https://adrianavanegas.substack.com/p/3-not-so-lame-projects-for-your-first) _2024-08-24 · Adriana Vanegas · Self-Taught_ "Silly" projects are not silly after all.