Suggestions for a beginner's path to learning data science?

Looking for guidance on how to start learning data science as a beginner. Any advice or recommended resources for someone starting from scratch?

If you’re jumping between tools and languages—Python, R, Tableau—you might not gain a strong foundation in any one of them. Focus on becoming proficient in one programming language, like Python or R, before moving on to others.

@SophyGenesis
I agree. Start with Python or R and aim to get comfortable with intermediate skills like writing functions and loops. Once you’re confident, add visualization tools like Tableau.

Check out this data science course I created for fun: Google Doc.

Try this Python book bundle: Humble Bundle. If you miss the deal, O’Reilly has free data resources: O’Reilly Data Resources.

Kaggle is a great resource for learning. Look for competitions labeled as ‘knowledge.’ The tutorials and kernels are very helpful for understanding different approaches.

Community-based learning can help a lot. Use platforms like Reddit, StackOverflow, and StackExchange to find answers and learn from others. For example, check out Python questions on StackOverflow.

Fast.ai is a solid place to learn machine learning and deep learning.