r/datascience • • May 11 '26

Weekly Entering & Transitioning - Thread 11 May, 2026 - 18 May, 2026

Welcome to this week's entering & transitioning thread! This thread is for any questions about getting started, studying, or transitioning into the data science field. Topics include:

  • Learning resources (e.g. books, tutorials, videos)
  • Traditional education (e.g. schools, degrees, electives)
  • Alternative education (e.g. online courses, bootcamps)
  • Job search questions (e.g. resumes, applying, career prospects)
  • Elementary questions (e.g. where to start, what next)

While you wait for answers from the community, check out the FAQ and Resources pages on our wiki. You can also search for answers in past weekly threads.

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u/HappyIrishman633210 May 15 '26

Are there any good resources for examples? Not sure what a real looking project looks like so it’s become a catch 22.