Python for Data Analysis (McKinney)

The definitive guide to using Pandas for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis tasks.

Python for Data Analysis

This text is a handbook for manipulating, processing, cleaning, and crunching datasets in Python. Updated for Python 3.10 and pandas 1.4, the third edition focuses on solving data analysis problems using pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter. The author, Wes McKinney, is the creator of the pandas project.

Technical Skills and Tools

The book provides a modern introduction to data science tools. It is intended for analysts new to Python or programmers transitioning into scientific computing. Key technical topics include: