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Glossary

In this first module, the goal is simply to get a professional Python project running. If you're curious about a term, this may help.

Continuous Intelligence

Continuous Intelligence is the practice of:

  1. Defining what normal means in a given context
  2. Monitoring data against that definition
  3. Detecting deviations
  4. Producing evidence that can inform decisions

Project

A structured set of files and folders that work together to run code, store data, and produce outputs.

Repository (repo)

A version-controlled project folder (often hosted on GitHub) that tracks changes over time.

Working Directory

The folder your terminal is currently operating in.

Path

An address to a file or folder (example: data/input.csv).

Dataset

A collection of data records used by a program.

Artifact

A file produced by the program (for example results or reports).

Logging

Messages written by the program that record what it is doing.

README.md

The front-page document that explains what a project is and how to run it.