Matt Harrison: Effective Pandas | The Data Canteen #15

Matt Harrison is one of the foremost experts on Python and Pandas. He holds a degree in computer science from Stanford University, possesses experience in roles ranging from Senior Software Engineer to CTO, and operates a consulting firm named MetaSnake.

In this episode, Host Ted Hallum and Matt dive into the most crucial, powerful, challenging, and enjoyable content in his new book entitled Effective Pandas!

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OUTLINE:

00:00:00​ - Introduction

00:00:51 - How Matt got started with Python and Pandas

00:09:59 - What is Pandas

00:13:42 - Pandas is just as valuable, or perhaps more valuable, as an API

00:16:46 - Pandas tips for R users

00:21:53 - Prerequisite knowledge for getting the best mileage out of Pandas

00:29:50 - Promo code "VET" for 45% off at the MetaSnake store

00:30:17 - Some of Matt's strong opinions on how one should write Pandas code

00:41:01 - The most critical chapter of Effective Pandas for new learners

00:42:21 - The most useful chapter of Effective Pandas for intermediate/expert-level users

00:43:40 - The most challenging chapter of Effective Pandas for new learners

00:46:23 - The chapter of Effective Pandas that Matt found most enjoyable to write

00:50:07 - Effective Pandas the course

00:52:36 - Listener questions answered

01:13:03 - Matt's 2nd favorite Python package (jupytext)

01:16:40 - Matt's current learning focus

01:21:42 - The most exciting thing Matt sees on the horizon for Pandas

01:24:22 - Farewells