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Data Engineering vs. Data Science Infographic

Check out our newest infographic comparing the roles of a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist
Feb 2017  · 1 min read

If you're interested in the field of analytics, you've probably heard the terms Data Engineering and Data Science, but do you know the difference? Although there has historically been considerable overlap between the two professions, they are each becoming more distinct. DataCamp created an infographic to help you understand the skills and responsibilities of each role. You'll also get a chance to compare salaries, popular software and tools used by each, and some educational resources to help get you started!

Data Engineer vs. Data Scientist Infographic

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