Colin Jaffe
Colin Jaffe is a programmer, writer, and teacher with a passion for creative code, customizable computing environments, and simple puns. He loves teaching code, from the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking to the business logic and user flow of application building—he particularly enjoys teaching JavaScript, Python, API design, and front-end frameworks.
Colin has taught code to a diverse group of students since learning to code himself, including young men of color at All-Star Code, elementary school kids at The Coding Space, and marginalized groups at Pursuit. He also works as an instructor for Noble Desktop, where he teaches classes in the Full-Stack Web Development Certificate and the Data Science & AI Certificate.
Colin lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two kids, and many intricate board games.
Learning Resources by Colin Jaffe
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Using Pandas for Index Weight and Volume Conversion
Learn how to clean and convert real-world stock data using pandas, apply, and lambda functions in Python. Transform percentage strings and volume figures into usable numerical formats for analysis.
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Data Visualization with Dash: Interactive Dashboards
Discover the power of data storytelling with interactive dashboards using Dash by Plotly. Learn to build responsive, user-driven visualizations from the ground up in this hands-on course.
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Stock Data: Insights from Horizontal Bar Graphs and Scatterplots
Discover how switching chart types—like horizontal bars and scatterplots—can reveal new insights or confirm what you already know. This hands-on walkthrough explores data visualization techniques to uncover patterns and outliers in stock market data.
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Utilizing Lambda Functions and Apply for Data Transformation
Discover how to use lambda functions effectively with Python’s apply method to transform data on the fly. Learn the difference between named and anonymous functions while formatting numbers into clean, readable dollar amounts.
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The Power and Potential of Dash for Data Visualization
Discover how to bring your data to life with interactive dashboards using Dash. We've built a solid foundation—now it's time to unlock even more powerful data visualization techniques.
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