# Introduction & Set Up

### :key: Key for Reading my notes&#x20;

:writing\_hand: Summary section

:no\_entry: Where I recommend not pausing your workflow

:black\_large\_square: Using our terminal window&#x20;

:pencil: Using our code editor

:hammer\_pick: A difference between the course and what I had to do to 'fix' it

:white\_check\_mark: What we learned

:recycle: Where we will recall something from a pervious lesson

:books: Supplemental Materials

:bookmark: A link I recommend bookmarking

:link: Additional Helpful links

### :ballot\_box\_with\_check: Getting Started

* [ ] [Zoomcamp Pre Course Q\&A Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPnAOu2csYA)
* [ ] [Zoomcamp Jan 13 Launch w/ Q\&A Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8cEEwi8DTM)
* [ ] [Github Coursework](https://github.com/DataTalksClub/data-engineering-zoomcamp)

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To obtain the certificate, you only need to pass the project at the end of the course. To get the most out of the course, completing the homework, #learninginpublic, and helping answer other student's questions is encouraged.
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### :arrow\_down\_small: Download & Set-Up

* [ ] Python
* [ ] Visual Studio Code or Pycharm or Notepadd ++ etc.
* [ ] [Docker Desktop](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/)
* [ ] Terraform
* [ ] Git account

> I believe the alternative option is using a virtual environment in Google Cloud and Github Codespace. You can see the videos on the set-up here in videos:\
> &#x20;1.4.1 - <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-CV2KfoN0&list=PL3MmuxUbc_hJed7dXYoJw8DoCuVHhGEQb&index=15> \
> 1.4.2 - <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOSUt8Ih3zA&list=PL3MmuxUbc_hJed7dXYoJw8DoCuVHhGEQb&index=16>
>
> *I have not attempted this alternative yet, but will update this section if I do.*

### :bookmark: Bookmark these!

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If you use google chrome, I recommend creating a group tab. You can learn how [here](https://blog.google/products/chrome/manage-tabs-with-google-chrome/).
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* [ ] [Youtube Playlist Data Engineering ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MmuxUbc_hJed7dXYoJw8DoCuVHhGEQb)
* [ ] [Youtube Playlist Data Engineering 2025](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MmuxUbc_hJZdpLpRHp7dg6EOx828q6y)
* [ ] [Youtube Playlist Data Engineering 2024 (for office hour videos)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MmuxUbc_hKihpnNQ9qtTmWYy26bPrSb)
* [ ] [Google Calendar Data Engineering Events](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=er1r053veb2iqu4u1fhm635q0o%40group.calendar.google.com\&ctz=America%2FAnchorage)
* [ ] [Slack Data Engineering Course](https://datatalks-club.slack.com/archives/C01FABYF2RG) - Recommend to download app
* [ ] [Telegram Announcements](https://t.me/dezoomcamp) - Optional
* [ ] [Github Coursework](https://github.com/DataTalksClub/data-engineering-zoomcamp)
* [ ] [Google Doc FAQ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bnYs80DwuUimHM65UV3sylsCn2j1vziPOwzBwQrebw/edit?tab=t.0)
* [ ] [Homework Submission & Leaderboard](https://courses.datatalks.club/de-zoomcamp-2025/)
* [ ] [GCP Google Cloud Platform](https://cloud.google.com)
* [ ] [Data Source Taxi Rides NY](https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/about/tlc-trip-record-data.page)

### :question:Asking for Help in Slack

1. Join the slack `data engineering course` channel link posted above&#x20;
2. Follow [these recommendations](https://github.com/DataTalksClub/data-engineering-zoomcamp/blob/main/asking-questions.md) when asking for help
3. Read the [DataTalks.Club community guidelines](https://datatalks.club/slack/guidelines.html)

### :link: Helpful Links

* [ ] [Intro to Python](https://mlbookcamp.com/article/python)

* [ ] [Data Talks Club](https://datatalks.club/)

* [ ] [Past Student Notes for Module 1](https://data-engineering-zoomcamp-2025-t.gitbook.io/tinker0425/introduction/introduction-and-set-up)

* [ ] [Ella's 2024 Intro & Module 1 Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUZshlVAnk4\&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notion.so%2F\&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ)

* I may update these as I go through the course.&#x20;
