Hey everyone! I'm currently studying biology and I've realized that having some programming skills could really enhance my work, especially in data analysis. I'm self-taught in Python and a bit of SQL, and while I find the programming languages themselves fairly manageable, I'm feeling a bit lost on what steps to take next. Specifically, I'm unsure about how to execute my code and what to do after writing it. For instance, how do I create a full program, and where can I obtain the data files I need? I'm also curious about how to build more complex features like user interfaces. I've never taken any formal computer science classes, so I'm looking for guidance on these areas. I usually experiment with Code Snack IDE on my iPad since I don't have a computer yet, but I plan to get one soon. Any tips or resources would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like what you need is to find a tutorial project to work on. Start with an app that a tutorial walks you through; that way, you'll get a feel for the full programming process from start to finish.
For data analysis in biology, Jupyter notebooks are a fantastic tool! They let you run code in chunks and see results instantly, which is perfect for your needs. You'll definitely want to get familiar with them.
Thanks for the tip! I checked them out and it looks a bit advanced for me right now. I’ll read the documentation to get a better understanding. It seems like a really useful tool!