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GitHub for Data Analyst and Power Platform Developers

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Jan 31, 2023

 

Shine Brighter

Your project makes you shine but when properly documented and showcased, you shine brighter.

 

Power BI Data Analyst and Power Platform Developers can use GitHub too. Yes, You can! Leveraging GitHub for project documentation and showcasing is another way to get more value from your projects. This is exactly what we will cover in this event.

 

You need Project(s)

Before we proceed, Let's start with the foundation, without project, there is nothing to document. We have curated some amazing projects to challenge your skill and help you come out shining brighter. check the table below (some of the links are not available now, come back on the said dates

 

Blog Thumbnail Title Access Link
Data Analysis Challenge: Impact of Weather Conditions on Air Quality https://aka.ms/DAWeatherImpact 
Data Analysis Challenge: Analyze Customer Spending Patterns https://aka.ms/DASpendingPattern 
Data Analysis Challenge: Optimizing Inventory Management https://aka.ms/DAOptimizeInventory 
Power Apps Use Case: eNPS Application https://aka.ms/eNPSApplication 
Power Apps Use Case: Peer-to-Peer Mentorship App https://aka.ms/PeerMentorship 

 

 

Beginners Series

Watch the beginner series here and get introduced to GitHub.

 

 

 

 

Document Your Project

Watch this video to guide you  step-by-step on documenting your project

 

 

 

Documenting Power Platform Projects on GitHub

Let's Spotlight Your Project

 

 

Kindly submit the link to your project repository by clicking here or click on the image above

 

 

 

Skill Up and Earn Badges

In case you are wondering where to start maybe because you don't have sufficient skill to tackle the challenges, we have curated learning content that can ease the journey for you

 

 

Earn Badges and trophies from Microsoft when you complete a module and learning path respectively. This is another way to show a recruiter, your potential employer, or your current employer of your commitment to continuous learning.

 

Click here to participate in the cloud skill challenge

 

 

Project Documentation

 

 

We have an upcoming series to help you get the best from this effort. We will show you how you can properly document and showcase your project using GitHub. Kindly find the sessions details below:

 

Session Image Topic Date RSVP
GitHub for Data Analysts and Power Platform Developers Intro 27th Feb  https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt1 
Documenting Data Analysis Projects on GitHub 1st March https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt2 
Documenting Power Platform Projects on GitHub 3rd March https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt3 

 

More Challenge

You can check out the dedicated Cloud Skills Challenge. 

 

 

Connect with Others

 

 

You are not alone working on this project. use the hashtag #GitHub4Me while sharing on twitter and LinkedIn for your content to become more discoverable. Use it while posting your questions, use it while answering other people's questions.

 

 

Amazing FREE Offer for Student: GitHub Student Pack

 

 

The GitHub Student Pack is FREE for verifiable STUDENTS and help you learn using real-world development tools. You get to use GitHub Pro while you are a student, enjoy amazing valuable offers from GitHub Partners, etc...

Click here or on the image above to claim this offer.

 

 

Project Submission

You will be wondering how you get to submit your project. For now, you should share your work by taking screenshot and using the hashtag #GitHub4Me while posting on Twitter and LinkedIn. We have an upcoming Live session to guide you on how to properly showcase and document your work on GitHub.

 

Details of the session below

 

Session Image Topic Date RSVP
GitHub for Data Analysts and Power Platform Developers Intro 27th Feb https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt1 
Documenting Data Analysis Projects on GitHub 1st March https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt2 
Documenting Power Platform Projects on GitHub 3rd March https://aka.ms/GitHub4Me-Pt3 

 

Once we are done with the sessions, you will be able to go through the process and make your project portfolio worthy by documenting it on GitHub.

 

We will also provide the Link for you to submit your documented project. Since we want you to get the best from this effort, the most missing part is how you communicate your final work through documentation, this is where you will shine brighter this time. 

 

We are excited for you already and can't wait to see what you get to do at the end. Kindly check back this blog for details about the forthcoming Live sessions.

 

 

Additional Resources

Microsoft Student Hub - https://aka.ms/learnstudent   

Learn more participate in the cloud skill challenge

FREE Advance Certifications for Nigerians - https://aka.ms/NGFreeCertification

FREE Learning Resources to Help You Kickstart Your Tech Journey - Begin Now!

FREE Certification for Students Around the Globe - Learn More

FREE Certification for Students in the UK - Learn More Here

Setup a Microsoft 365 Developer Account - https://aka.ms/SetupM365Developer 

 

 

 

Updated Mar 15, 2023
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