Terminal Commands Everybody Gets Wrong

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Today we’re sharing common mistakes with Linux commands, Python tutorials, and advice for those looking into data analytics careers. We also have a poll at the bottom where you can submit your feedback. Let us know what you want to see!

Resources

• Linux Commands Everybody Gets Wrong (YouTube)

• This Week’s Job Opportunities in Tech

• Certifications Are a Necessity for Any Data Analytics Job

• Why Data Analysts Don’t Trust Election Polls (MSN)

• Python Projects for All Skill Levels

• The Best All-Time JavaScript IDEs and Code Editors

• Python for Absolute Beginners Course (Educative)

• Community-Submitted Python Tutorials

• Early Black Friday Sale: Courses from $10 (Udemy)

Linux Commands Everybody Gets Wrong

In our latest video, Dr. Johns discusses 5 common Linux commands everybody gets wrong. We cover chmod, rsync, grep, and others.

You'll recognize several of these from the top Linux superuser commands. These are powerful, and that's what makes them so important to get right.

This is part of our series on Linux commands. Check out the full playlist to see more Linux easter eggs, dangerous Linux commands, and common challenges everyone faces at the terminal.

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Certifications: A Necessity for Any Data Analytics Job

Whether you’re looking to land a job as a data analyst or want to boost your career with an enhanced data analytics resume, we recommend a data analytics certification that proves your skill.

Our top choice: Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP)

What we like about this data analytics certification is that it's designed for entry-level analytics professionals while also bridging the gap for early-career graduates with an educational background in analytics but a lack of practical experience.

It's also the perfect first step towards the more advanced Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) designation.

But certifications aren’t the only way to land a job. In fact, some experts recommend developing skills outside of certifications. Educative has a good resource for those looking to prep for interviews. It specifically teaches a flexible conceptual framework for solving any interview question.

A Galactic Easter Egg

We’ve talked about Linux easter eggs in the past. But have we talked about Star Wars? There’s one unique thing you can do in your Linux terminal that people don’t share often enough. That’s the ASCII animation of Star Wars Episode IV.

We cover it in our video on Linux easter eggs.

Check out the full guide for the community’s favorite Linux easter eggs. These hidden commands include humor, nerdiness, and some complete surprises.

Python Tutorials

This week we’re highlighting Python tutorials from the community right here at Hackr. You can find these resources on the site, and you can vote for those that you find most helpful. And note that this week, Udemy already launched their Black Friday sale.

These resources include top-rated courses, videos, and documentation for those learning Python at any skill level.

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We’re now highlighting a few of our favorite community comments. Here’s one on our video covering the most dangerous Linux commands.

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Portfolio Project for Pythonistas

This week, we wanted to share a popular Python project. It’s a rock, paper, scissors game. . . a classic for anyone looking to enhance their programming portfolio.

This is a recommended project because it handles user imports, requires simple internal logic, and (most importantly) it’s fun.

You can find the full Python code at Hackr.io.

Beyond its basic function as a collection of items, the Python list is a powerful, mutable, and versatile data structure.

At its core, the Python list is an ordered collection of items, where each item can be of any object type. This makes lists one of the most versatile and commonly used data structures in Python. But what is a list? Is it a data type, a data structure, a sequence, or an interable?

'''
Hackr.io Guide To Python Lists:
Mutable Property
'''
fruits = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
print(f'Original List: {fruits}') 
# Output: Original List: ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']

fruits[0] = 'grape'  # Changing the first element
print(f'Modified List: {fruits}') 
# Output: Modified List: ['grape', 'banana', 'cherry']

The short answer is, yes, it’s all of these! And whatever Python project you’re working on, chances are, you’ll be using a list. Let’s explore some more.

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Why We Love to Hate JavaScript

Type coercion issues, overreliance on ever-evolving frameworks, its inexplicable popularity despite flaws, the dreaded 'undefined is not a function' error. . . There are so many reasons to complain about JS.

But despite these frustrations, JavaScript remains a dominant force in coding. Join the discussion in the comments and share your thoughts on JavaScript's quirks and its place in the programming world.