What it does
This is a curated list to help people start learning data science, the practice of analyzing data to find patterns and make predictions. It begins with "what is data science?" and "where do I start?"
It links to tutorials, free courses, college programs, machine-learning and deep-learning tools, books, podcasts, newsletters, YouTube channels, datasets and online communities.
Who it's for
Beginners and career-changers who want a guided starting point in data science and machine learning.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. It's a web page of links you can browse. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Web browser
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Open the list on GitHub and start with its 'Where do I Start?' section.
- Pick a free course or tutorial from the list that matches your level.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe