Data Scientist: Still the “sexiest” Job of the Century?
The answer might be a strong yes
This is the twenty-seventh edition of CrunchX and here are the stories and resources we thought were worth spending the time.
1. Fluent Emoji
If you’re into graphic design, and what software engineering isn’t in some respect when it comes to putting together a decent UI, there’s nothing better than some free-to-use graphics. Microsoft has recently open-sourced its emoji collections for general use. Editorial selection by Dr. Stuart Woolley and visit the GitHub repository here:
https://github.com/microsoft/fluentui-emoji
2. Terraform-The-Hard-Way
Talking of GitHub, Michael Levan (@AdminTurnedDevOps) has some great resources over on his GitHub page covering many DevOps topics.
I was particularly impressed with his Terraform-The-Hard-Way repo that covers Infrastructure as Code tool Terraform, all written from the perspective of a developer. If you’re DevOps or need to get something up and running with Terraform (especially with AWS), it’s well worth a read. Editorial selection by Dr. Stuart Woolley and visit the GitHub repository here:
https://github.com/AdminTurnedDevOps/Terraform-The-Hard-Way
3. Data Scientist: Still the “sexiest” Job of the Century?
The job of a Data Scientist is still as sexy as ever. Many still aspire to a career within the field of Data Science, hence there are more and more study programs being established to provide the students with the important skills that are needed for fulfilling the job. Written by Nick Kolakowski on Dice and editorial selection by Christianlauer. Read the article here:
https://insights.dice.com/2022/08/12/data-scientist-still-the-sexiest-job-of-the-century/
4. Robot can find Keys in a Bag just by listening as it rummages around
Researchers have created a robotic arm that is able to locate and identify objects within a bag thanks to AI. This article dives deeper into the specifics of how this algorithm was created. Written by Jeremy Hsu on NewScientist and editorial selection by Christianlauer. Read the article here:
5. The Evolution from Artificial Intelligence to Machine Learning to Data Science
AI and Machine Learning are two terms that have been used simultaneously in the last few years. This article aims at describing the differences between these two terms and how each of them has its own unique characteristics. Written by Nahla Davies on KDNuggets and editorial selection by Christianlauer. Read the article here:
6. Data Science and how Data Scientists add Value to Business
Data Science has become inevitable these days since every company is collecting and processing vast amounts of data nowadays. This article dives deeper into the definition of what Data Science exactly is and why it is important to consider it when building a successful company. Written by bigdata on BigData Analytics News and editorial selection by Christianlauer. Read the article here:
https://bigdataanalyticsnews.com/data-science-data-scientists-add-value-to-business/
7. Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Confirmed: California Team Achieved Ignition
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) National Ignition Facility (NIF) Have successfully managed to achieve a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion. A self-sustaining ignition was achieved, bringing us closer to a cleaner form of energy. Written by Jess Thomson on Newsweek and editorial selection by Antony Terence. Read the article here:
https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-fusion-energy-milestone-ignition-confirmed-california-1733238
8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, and Watch5 series announcement coverage wrap-up
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event gave us the first look at the tech giant’s latest foldables. And as the market leader in a growing segment, Samsung’s Z series has been revamped with bumps in camera quality and performance. Written by Peter on GSMArena and editorial selection by Antony Terence. Read the article here:
9. Questionable Advice: Is there a Path Back from CTO to Engineer?
Would you like to switch roles? This story goes over the pros and cons of some of them. For example why you shouldn’t go for the software architect role. A good read for aspiring software developers, and those who want progress. Written by mipsytipsy on Charity.wtf and editorial selection by Miloš Živković. Read the article here:
https://charity.wtf/2022/07/29/questionable-advice-is-there-a-path-back-from-cto-to-engineer/
10. How do I progress to the next level in my career?
James goes over what needs to be done for progress. It’s important to know how you envision progress. Also how progress isn’t a straight line to the top. Of course, it mentions job hopping and why you shouldn’t do that. Written by James Stanier on The Engineering Manager and editorial selection by Miloš Živković. Read the article here:
https://www.theengineeringmanager.com/qa/how-do-i-progress-to-the-next-level-in-my-career/
Closing Note
These are our picks for this week. Hope you found something new, inspiring, astonishing, and knowledgeable news going around the tech space. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this edition of CrunchX. Look out for the next edition the following week.
Regards,
CodeX Team
