Have you ever tried to learn a new programming language and faced some difficulties? If yes then this read is what you need right now. Data Science Society is now offering free subscriptions to DataCamp which is an online learning platform. DataCamp offers interactive courses on programming languages like R, Python, SQL, Shell etc. All the topics are assorted in a sequential manner in form of modules wherein video lessons are given and coding challenges need to be completed. Having a team of experts guide you in the comfort of your laptop or mobile is without any doubt the best possible way to learn. There are a multitude of projects and Data Science fields provided on the portal that makes the learning experience vast and really intuitive.
Having more than 298 courses, projects, and practice challenges with more than 172 instructors making these courses the DataCamp platform has emerged globally as one of its kind and has made learning and teaching Data Science much easier than before. It has a vast range of courses divided in introductory, intermediate and advanced fields that help anyone grasp the concepts easily and then go on to mastering the subject. Some examples of courses include – Introduction to Python, Introduction to R, Introduction to Tidyverse, Introduction to SQL, etc.
As a student of Data Science, I find this facility extremely helpful in my studies. The hands on exercises and video lectures help me with the basics of any concept whatsoever. In addition with the progress bar that keeps track of the percentage of course completed by us, there is a leader board where a group of individuals if belonging to the same class are ranked with respect to their XP points. This feature helps in maintaining a healthy competitive vibe amongst learners. The streak after completing each practice session everyday also adds to this. We are thus motivated to complete challenges and be at the top which is very much required today. This not only helps in maintaining our schedule but also helps us in the long run when we get a lot of work done in such short time.