Python

• Python is a general-purpose programming language known for being simple, readable, and powerful.
• In data engineering, Python is your engine - it automates tasks, transforms data, builds workflows, and connects tools.

🧰 Tools

Two great environments to write and run Python:

• VS Code
• Jupyter Notebook

✅ Recommendation

Go with VS Code — it's professional, powerful, and exactly what you’ll use in real-world projects.

🔥 Must-Learn Skills

• [ ] Variables & Data Types - strings, numbers.
• [ ] Data Structures - Know lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
• [ ] Functions - Reusable logic blocks (used in every script and pipeline).
• [ ] Working with Files - Read/Write CSVs, JSON, text.

📚 Resources

• ▶️ YouTube
  • Python By Data with Baraa → LINK
  • Python By Mosh Course → LINK
• 🌐 Docs
  • PythonTutor - Visualize Interaction → LINK
  • W3 School → LINK
• 📘 Book - Python Crash Course By Eric Matthes → LINK