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Wordle is one of the biggest internet fads in recent years. This daily online word game challenges players to solve for a five-letter word in six attempts. Originally created by British software engineer Josh Wardle, Wordle has become so popular that The New York Times Company purchased the web-based game Continue reading WordGame
Before starting at the MSA this spring, I had no experience in programming. I learn best through jumping in and tackling projects, so when I thought about creating something to beat Wordle, I knew it would be the perfect way for me to start learning Python. Use this link to Continue reading How Wordle Taught Me Python Fundamentals
I graduated with a degree in political science and a minor in philosophy. My first job out of school was as a Community Relations Coordinator at an accounting firm here in Raleigh, NC. I enjoyed the work but knew it was not my passion. I was interested in data analytics Continue reading Success in Analytics STEMs from Any Background
Back in 2018, when I first learned about hackathons, I had never written a line of code in Python, let alone participated in coding events. While I was excited about solving data science problems, my lack of coding skills was a severe hindrance in achieving this feat. However, I was Continue reading How to Ace Your First Hackathon–Tutorials in Python