The thing that struck me about writing a book is just how much it is like starting a business: you can do your research and assemble a meticulous plan, but you can’t quite know what the result will be. The only constant is hard work, done behind the scenes ... [...Read more...]

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I was slated to be the second-stringer for a big client project. The lead had held posts at prestigious outfits like Boston Consulting and Pricewaterhouse and had an impressive retinue of technical skills. However, this person had never before developed any technical content. We’ve likely all worked with someone ... [...Read more...]

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One of the biggest differences is Python compared to Excel is that Python is open-source. Microsoft owns and operates Excel. While you can develop your own add-ins and user-defined functions, etc., it is still a proprietary product. By contrast, anyone can develop almost anything for Python and easily share it — ... [...Read more...]

The blog has been quiet lately because I’ve been busy learning R and Python to complete a research project. And I’ve been missing Excel. But today I found a nice diversion. A Python Magic 8 Ball The best introduction to Python I have found is Al Sweigart’s Automate ... [...Read more...]