Data science

Evaluating a New Job Market Data Feed

November 10, 2025 | Python - datawookie

I’ve recently been given early access to a service that provides data on job listings published by a wide range of companies. The dataset offers a near real-time view of hiring activity, broken down at the company level. This is a potentially valuable signal for tracking labour market trends, ...

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Polars and Pandas – Working with the Data-Frame

November 6, 2025 | The Jumping Rivers Blog

Biodiversity. We’d like more of it. More of each thing, and more different types of thing. And more of the things that help make more of the different types of thing. But can you have too many things? In Data Science we are often working wi...

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How to Prevent Account Takeover: Best Practices for Securing Your Digital Identity

November 5, 2025 | Andrea Rekasi

Account takeover has become one of the most pervasive and damaging types of online fraud. As businesses continue to digitalize and users rely on online services for everything from banking to social media, cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to exploit weak points in user authentication. Understanding how account takeover ... [...Read more...]

Highlights from Shiny in Production (2025)

November 3, 2025 | The Jumping Rivers Blog

This October, Jumping Rivers hosted the fourth installment of our conference “Shiny In Production”. This year, speakers from around the world joined us in Newcastle to see how Shiny, in both Python and R, has solved real data problems...

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Python for Data Privacy

November 3, 2025 | Dr. Darrin

Data privacy is a major topic among analysts who want to protect people’s information. There are often ethical expectations that personal identifying information is protected. Whenever data is shared, you want to be sure that individual people cannot be identified within a dataset, which can lead to unforeseen consequences. ...

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Bokeh-Manipulating Glyph Color in Python VIDEO

October 31, 2025 | Dr. Darrin

The video below explains how to modify the color of glyphs when using Bokeh. Manipulating the color is another way to convey information about your data to the end user.

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GPU Acceleration with Polars LazyFrames

October 29, 2025 | The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: A blog by James Triveri

In a previous post, I walked through how Polars can be used to process larger-than-memory datasets without needing to setup and maintain a dedicated compute cluster. This was accomplished by taking advantage of the Polars LazyFrame. Unlike a regular DataFrame which executes operations immediately, a LazyFrame builds up a logical ...

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Elevate Your Data Skills with Jumping Rivers Training

October 28, 2025 | The Jumping Rivers Blog

In today’s data-driven world, strong analytical and programming skills are essential for success. Whether you’re just starting your data journey or looking to expand your expertise, Jumping Rivers offers training that combines real-world experien...

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Understanding DPF Systems and Their Impact on Cummins Performance

October 24, 2025 | Andrea Rekasi

For owners of Cummins diesel trucks in the UK, achieving optimal performance and longevity is a common goal. However, modern emissions control systems—such as the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)—can sometimes be perceived as a constraint on power and efficiency. While some enthusiasts explore modifications to enhance engine output, ... [...Read more...]