Why Data Journalists Learn Python

Melissa Lewis is a data reporter for Reveal, a Python teacher, the  organizer of PyLadies Portland and the Portland chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association.  Melissa is here to share her work as a data journalist who uses Python on the job. By the end you'll understand: What is data journalism? Why are Python and SQL great languages for data journalism? What skills does a data journalist need? Who is doing some of the best data journalism these days? Episode Show Notes and Full Transcript  The Learn to Code Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube. Follow One Month on Facebook and Twitter.