Git, GitHub, and Python Scripts

In data analysis, certain steps such as preprocessing and standardization are necessary before exploring data or generating results. Instead of repeating these steps manually for each dataset, Python scripts allow automation of the process.

A Python script is a text file that contains Python code used to execute tasks automatically. Scripts improve efficiency by saving time on repetitive tasks, ensure consistency by applying the same process to every dataset, and enhance scalability by handling larger or more complex analyses. They also make collaboration easier, as scripts can be shared and reused, allowing others to reproduce the same workflow and verify results. This unit teaches you how to write Python scripts, use command-line interfaces (CLIs) to run them with arguments, and use Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Tools

• Git for version control
• GitHub for collaboration