One of the cool things about the data science/tech scene is that many innovations being developed right now are open source, meaning code is posted freely online so others can use it and benefit from it. This also means there are lots of chances to contribute to that code and be part of this work, even as someone new to coding. This can get you practice and help you meet people with similar interests.
There are lots of tutorials out there on how to use Github, like this one: https://buff.ly/3png6VD. These tutorials teach you how to view someone’s code on Github and propose changes to it. That’s the core of what Github is, and how people collaborate. When you’re ready to venture out, then it’s just a matter of finding a project you want to contribute to.
Here are a few planning and transportation-related repositories I like:
– List of transit-related resources from CUTR at USF: https://buff.ly/3prPcMn
– List of planning-related resources from APA Technology Division: https://buff.ly/3fOpWg9
– OneBusAway: https://buff.ly/3vXTWvU
Still feeling a little lost? Here’s another good overview: http://www.firsttimersonly.com
Nerd on the Bus 