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Age No Barrier in Data Engineering, Job Hunting Tips, Understanding SQL through Puzzles, and Misunderstood ML Concepts
•Week 52, 2024
Posted in r/MachineLearningbyu/H4RZ3RK4S3•12/24/2024
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[D] Can we please stop using "is all we need" in titles?
Discussion
The thread discusses the overuse of the phrase is all we need in paper titles in the Machine Learning subreddit, with the original post by H4RZ3RK4S3 suggesting a decrease in its usage due to its lack of scientific value. The comments feature humorous takes on the topic, including prahasanam_boy's high-ranking comment ironically stating Stop using '...is all we need' is all we need. Beneficial_Feature40 humorously hints at the original post making a pun. Successful-Western27 contributes a fact that over 150+ papers with is all you need were published in the last 6 months on Arxiv. Overall, the sentiment is light-hearted with users joking about the issue while agreeing with the sentiment.
Posted in r/MachineLearningbyu/jsonathan•12/29/2024
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[P] I made Termite – a CLI that can generate terminal UIs from simple text prompts
Project
The Reddit thread revolves around 'Termite', a command-line interface (CLI) that generates terminal UIs from text prompts, created by user 'jsonathan'. The top comments show a general positive sentiment towards the project. Users appreciate the humor in the project and its potential. Key issues raised include the challenge of verifying the correctness of generated code and the project sharing a name with an existing bash emulator. Questions about the tool's differentiation, security, and its specific use of a Terminal User Interface (TUI) were addressed by the author. The author also expressed an interest in improving the tool with external verifiers and potential support for ollama.
Posted in r/dataengineeringbyu/Admirable_Spite4940•12/28/2024
205
Is it too late for me as 32 years old female with completely zero background jump into data engineering?
Help
The Reddit thread discusses a 32-year-old woman's journey into data engineering with no prior IT background. Key comments suggest that age is not a barrier and advice is given on transitioning into the field from other roles within a company, emphasizing on the importance of data literacy. The suggested path includes getting an office job, learning Excel and PowerBI, and then transitioning into a data analyst role before considering data engineering. Some users have shared their successful experiences following this path. However, concerns about the difficulty of breaking into data engineering without previous technical knowledge were also raised, suggesting to consider roles with lower entry barriers like data analyst first. The overall sentiment is encouraging but realistic about the challenges ahead.
Posted in r/dataengineeringbyu/wtfzambo•12/23/2024
158
My advice for job seekers - some thoughts I collected while finding the next job
Career
The Reddit thread, titled My advice for job seekers - some thoughts I collected while finding the next job, had the author share their job hunting experiences and advice. They emphasized creating a systematic approach to job applications, focusing on job fit, and presenting oneself effectively. Top comments echoed the importance of a polished resume, with quantifiable impact and specific technologies used. The author was EU-based and applied for remote positions, which they suggested may require more experience. Some users expressed relief at the advice, reducing job search anxiety. Others asked about the author's geographic location, background, and job application websites, revealing a shared struggle with auto-rejection and difficulty securing callbacks for remote positions.
Posted in r/dataengineeringbyu/crhumble•12/23/2024
139
How did you land an offer in this market?
Discussion
The Reddit thread discusses experiences and strategies of landing a job offer in the current market. The top contributors suggest using LinkedIn for job search, and emphasize the importance of technical skills, practical experience, and soft skills in securing a job. They suggest mastering Python and SQL, understanding databases, working on real-life projects, and improving communication skills. A key recommendation is to have an understanding of how businesses value data engineering and demonstrate one's capability to add value to the organization. The sentiment of the thread is overall hopeful and encouraging, with many contributors sharing their successful experiences of landing job offers with notably higher salaries. Another important aspect mentioned is the need for perseverance and persistence in job hunting.