In this meet-up collab (Codecademy Abuja x Codecademy Seoul), we will take you through your first steps towards data visualisation using real-life data. We will conclude with a surprise giveaway and Menti pop quiz at the end, courtesy of Codecademy Abuja. 

This beginner-level meet-up may be of interest if you are keen on taking off the training wheels for a bit and put to use what you have learnt, hands-on. You may enjoy attending if you are currently interested in any of the following: 

🐍 Python 

🐼 Pandas

🐍 DataFrames / datasets

🐼 Matplotlib

🐼 Jupyter Notebooks

🐍 data visualisation in a broad sense 

If you would like to follow along on your own computer, here's what you'll need: 

Step 1. 

Historical New York City Crime Data 2000-2020 as a CSV file (converted from Excel via NYC gov crime stats): You can download the CSV file here. 

Step 2. 

Install Anaconda Navigator on your computer so you can run Jupyter Notebooks: Check out Codecadem's comprehensive guide here. Don't forget to set your environment to Python. 

Step 3. 

Install and run Pandas on Jupyter Notebooks: Anaconda (parent company) put together a great guide here. 

*** Alternatively, follow along on Google Colab.

📊 Learn more about Codecademy's Abuja chapter here. 

🧮 Learn more about Codecademy's Seoul chapter here. 

FAQs

❓ How much is this meetup? This is a free meetup hosted by two fellow learners. 

❓ Do I have to be a PRO member to participate? You don't have to have a PRO account but you should have at least a free Codecademy account so you can log on to the meetup.

❓ What if I'm late? You can join after the event has started. No stress. You can also check in a few minutes early for a chat with me and your fellow learners. 🙋‍♀️

❓ Do I have to actively be involved? You can participate and keep your camera and mike off or on - completely up to you. Just watching is fine too.

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