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You may have heard of discrete and continuous data—but what's the difference? How do you know if a variable falls into the discrete or continuous category? We explain all in this guide.

Predictive analytics is one of the most exciting uses of data and machine learning. Check out these fascinating examples of predictive analytics in action.

Inclusive language is an important part of designing user experiences that work well for all of your users. But what does inclusive UX writing look like? How do you do it? Here's everything you need to know.

You're familiar with animation—but what does the role of the animation designer really entail? Learn all about the key tasks, tools, and responsibilities here.

Data processing is all about turning raw data into meaningful insights. But what exactly is data processing, and what steps does it involve? Learn more here.

A career in business analytics is varied, rewarding, and highly impactful. Learn how to become a data analyst in this step-by-step guide.

If you're thinking about taking a data analytics course, you'll want to do your research first. Here's our round-up of the best options available on the market right now.

Imposter syndrome will have you believing all sorts of myths about yourself and how deserving you are of your achievements. Want to overcome imposter syndrome? Read this.

When you're learning to code, there are so many options. But which are the easiest programming languages for beginners? Here are our top 5.

Want to try your hand at user interface design? Get an introduction to the field with our hand-picked selection of the best free UI design courses.

If you want to incorporate animation into your designs, animation libraries are a great resource to have on your radar. Here are our top picks for 2021.

Standard deviation and standard error are two key concepts when it comes to analyzing data. But what are they, how do you calculate them, and what's the difference between the two? Find out here.

If you want to use animation in your designs, it's essential to do it in a way that doesn't take away from the overall user experience. Follow these key animation guidelines.

Data wrangling is a crucial part of the data analysis process, and the right tools can make it easier. Check out our top data wrangling tools in this guide.

Python is an extremely popular programming language—but how much do Python developers earn? Find out in this up-to-date salary guide.

What is artificial intelligence, and what are the different types? Explore the fascinating world of AI in this guide.

The serial position effect is a design principle that has the power to make or break your UX (and UI!). Learn more about it here, and see examples of what it looks like in practice!

Dark patterns are deceptive UX practices that take advantage of users' assumptions and habits in order to achieve some company objective. Here are 12 types of dark patterns and how to avoid them.

Struggling to decide whether to study web development online or not? This guide should help you figure out which coding bootcamp is best for you.

Trying to figure out which UX bootcamp is the best one for you? We're here to help. This guide will give you all the information you need to pick the right bootcamp for your career goals!

Mentorship is a key part of a successful career change into UX design. But why? Here, we'll talk about why you need a mentor, what UX bootcamps have the best mentorship, and how to make the most of yours.

What does it take to become a big data engineer? What skills do you need? Discover everything you need to know in this step-by-step guide.

Big data engineers are responsible for managing and maintaining big data infrastructures. But what exactly does the role entail? And how do data engineers differ from data analysts and scientists? Find out in this guide.

Animation is fast becoming a sought-after skill in the design world. If you want to start learning animation, check out these awesome tutorials for beginners.

Design thinking and user-centered design are two common, and easily confused, approaches to the design process. What exactly does each approach involve and how are they different? Here's the answer.

If you're working with data, it’s essential to get to grips with certain statistical concepts. This includes understanding the difference between covariance and correlation—a topic we’ll explain in this beginner-friendly guide.

Animation is a crucial design and branding tool, and designers with animation skills are a great asset to any team. So what skills do you need to work in animation design? Find out here.

If you're curious about UX writing, and wondering how to get started, here's one UX writer's honest review of the UX Writing Academy at UX Writing Hub. They'll also share how and why they learned UX writing in the first place!

Just how much are full-stack developer salaries in 2021? We've compiled the data and broken it down by role, industry, and country.

What's the average big data engineer salary, and how does it vary based on location, industry, and years of experience? We've compiled all the latest salary data here.

VBA is a programming language used in Microsoft Excel to automate certain tasks. In this guide, we explore VBA For Loops, explaining what they are and how to use them.

Are you new to the world of UI animation? Looking to get inspiration for your first project? Here are 9 epic examples of UI animation to spark your creativity.

So all of your hard work has paid off, and you've got into the room for your first web developer job interview. But what's next? Don't worry, we've got (some of) the answers.

How much could you earn as a data scientist, and how do salaries vary by experience, job title, and location? We’ve compiled all the most recent salary data here.

What is data mining, and what are the most useful tools for the job? Discover our top data mining tools in this guide.

Data cleaning tools are an essential part of any data analyst's toolkit. Check out our round-up of the best data cleaning tools here.

Do you know the difference between structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data? Check out this beginner-friendly explanation, complete with examples.

Conditional formatting is one of the most useful functions in Microsoft Excel. Learn what it's used for and how to apply it here.

The INDIRECT function in Excel is used to create a reference specified by a text string. Learn how to use this handy function here.

Design is about a lot more than aesthetics. User-centered design is the process of designing products and experiences to meet specific user needs. Learn more about the process here!

User-centered design is the process of discovering user needs and designing to meet them. But how do you do this, exactly? Here’s how.

Big data has transformed the economy, and data science has many uses in the finance industry. Check out the top applications of data science in finance here.

What does a financial data scientist do, and how much do they earn? How can you start a data career in the finance industry? Discover everything you need to know here.

Meet Odunayo Eweniyi: A computer engineer and entrepreneur who's transforming the tech landscape. Learn all about the PiggyVest co-founder in this interview.

Just landed a job in the data industry, or looking ahead to your future career? Here's how to excel in your first role as a data analyst.

Ratio data are measured on a continuous, equidistant scale that shows order, direction, and a precise difference in values. Ratio data also has a true zero. Learn more in this beginner-friendly guide.

The interval level measures data on a continuous scale, with equal distances between adjacent values. Learn more in this guide.

The ordinal scale of measurement classifies data into categories, and follows an order or hierarchy. Learn all about ordinal data (with examples) in this guide.

Meet Lilly: Product designer and co-founder of Maro. In this interview, Lilly shares what led her to a career in design, what separates good designers from great ones, and where the idea for Maro came from.

The gender gap in tech isn’t only about having women in the industry; it’s also about advocating, listening, and working to actively cultivate workplaces where women can thrive professionally. Here are our top seven ways to be an ally to women in tech.

UX strategy helps to keeping your UX design work aligned with business goals. And here's your complete guide to UX strategy: the what, the why, and the how!

UI animation is an effective and creative way of bringing a user interface to life. If you're a UI designer looking to learn about UI animation, consider this your comprehensive guide.

Better representation for women in tech means more inclusive products and user experiences. Here are five outstanding examples of products designed by women to meet the needs of women (and gender non-conforming people).

Whether you're a women in tech, or someone who want to make the gender gap in tech disappear—here's a list of resources that will empower you to find community and take action.

From hover effects to kinetic typography, here's our roundup of the hottest new UI animation trends to look out for.

Here's our pick of the best tools on the market for creating impactful, functional UI animations that your users will love.

In this interview, Sarah Hawley tells us about her latest business venture and reflects on what it's like to be a woman in tech.

In this post, we're spotlighting nine remarkable women who are transforming the tech space—and the world—for the better. Prepare to be inspired.

Whether you're working as a developer or looking to break into the field, you'll want to make sure your skillset is up to date. Here are the most in-demand programming skills for 2021.

New to data analytics and trying to get to grips with some tricky terminology? Here’s a selection of key data buzzwords and what they really mean.