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Keeping Found Things Found: The Study and Practice of Personal Information Management

Keeping Found Things Found: The Study and Practice of Personal Information Management

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 2.0

On Jun 16, 2014 Cavendish McKay wrote:
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Version Control with Git

Version Control with Git

Powerful tools and techniques for collaborative software development

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 3.0

On Feb 14, 2014 Cavendish McKay wrote: A good reference, but a bit heavy for my needs.
I’m glad to have this book on my (virtual) shelf, and I learned some things from reading it. I’m sure I’ll go back to it as a reference, but for the most part, my needs are simple enough that it was overkill. For people who are diving in to a large scale project, or want to get a handle on git’s internals, I think it could be very useful. Full Review >

Bad Data Handbook

Bad Data Handbook

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 3.0

On Jan 29, 2014 Cavendish McKay wrote: A broad approach to a complicated topic
There are some great bits of wisdom in here, but it tries to be a little too broad. If you approach it looking for an adjustment in your perspective, rather than as a how-to manual, you'll get more out of it. Full Review >

Strata Conference New York + Hadoop World 2013: Video Compilation

Strata Conference New York + Hadoop World 2013: Video Compilation

Tools and Techniques That Make Data Work

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Dec 24, 2013 Cavendish McKay wrote: Flexibility and good coverage
The content is great. I haven't watched all of it (and I probably won’t; there's a lot there that doesn't apply directly to where I am personally or business-wise at the moment) but what I have watched so far has been thought provoking and educational. Full Review >

Python for Data Analysis

Python for Data Analysis

Data Wrangling with Pandas, NumPy, and IPython

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Dec 18, 2013 Cavendish McKay wrote: An essential book for the data-focused pythonista
I think this book belongs on the shelf (virtual or otherwise) of anyone who is serious about using python to store, process, or visualize data. Full Review >

Interactive Data Visualization for the Web

Interactive Data Visualization for the Web

An Introduction to Designing with D3

Cavendish's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 3.0

On Dec 11, 2013 Cavendish McKay wrote: Accessible and quick, if a bit light.
This book gives a good (if basic) introduction to D3. Unfortunately, it's a bit more basic than I would like. Full Review >

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Our World Tour

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To be read over and over again
Although, I have visited a few places that were part of this book and I… Full Review >

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