preface

The data science community is such an interesting, dynamic, and fast-paced place to work. While my journey as a data scientist so far has only been around five years long, it feels as though I’ve already seen a lifetime of tools, technologies, and trends come and go. One consistent effort has been a focus on continuing to make data science easier. Lowering barriers to entry and developing better libraries have made data science more accessible than ever. That there is such a bright, diverse, and dedicated community of software architects and developers working tirelessly to improve data science for everyone has made my experience writing Data Science with Python and Dask an incredibly humbling—and at times intimidating—experience. But, nonetheless, it is a great honor to be able to contribute to this vibrant community by showcasing the truly excellent work that the entire team of Dask maintainers and contributors have produced.