If you’re a beginner crime analyst looking to get started in Python, you may find many online resources overwhelming or lacking essential information. Many tutorials have a “Hello World” problem, assuming you already know the basics. Most beginner resources are either too broad or too narrow for those in data analysis fields. There is also often a lack of guidance on deploying code in a realistic environment. To address these issues, the author is developing a book specifically for crime analysts – “Data Science for Crime Analysis with Python.” The book covers basic Python concepts, data analysis using numpy and pandas, SQL querying, graph creation, project organization, and workflow automation. Early pre-release copies are available for purchase, with updates expected to continue until early 2024.
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