David Asboth
@davidasboth.com
Data generalist, educator, author of The Well-Grounded Data Analyst (Manning, 2025). Co-host of the Half Stack Data Science podcast.
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David Asboth
@davidasboth.com
· Oct 29
Intro time! I'm David. I call myself a "data generalist" because I haven't found a label that fits.
I've been a software dev, data scientist, and my real passion is education so now I do Python and data training.
I'm currently most interested in skills that data people *actually* need to know.
I've been a software dev, data scientist, and my real passion is education so now I do Python and data training.
I'm currently most interested in skills that data people *actually* need to know.
LinkedIn notification: "You have one of the most-viewed profiles. Add verification to boost trust."
1. I don't need to see the data to know I *don't* have one of the most-viewed profiles unless it's a weird subpopulation
2. If I already have one of the most-viewed profiles, why take any action?
1. I don't need to see the data to know I *don't* have one of the most-viewed profiles unless it's a weird subpopulation
2. If I already have one of the most-viewed profiles, why take any action?
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM
LinkedIn notification: "You have one of the most-viewed profiles. Add verification to boost trust."
1. I don't need to see the data to know I *don't* have one of the most-viewed profiles unless it's a weird subpopulation
2. If I already have one of the most-viewed profiles, why take any action?
1. I don't need to see the data to know I *don't* have one of the most-viewed profiles unless it's a weird subpopulation
2. If I already have one of the most-viewed profiles, why take any action?
Happy birthday! Have a haunted board game. It's addictively fun, but each time you play you forget the existence of another board game, and you can never rediscover it, until eventually only this one haunted board game remains. Enjoy!
January 7, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Happy birthday! Have a haunted board game. It's addictively fun, but each time you play you forget the existence of another board game, and you can never rediscover it, until eventually only this one haunted board game remains. Enjoy!
Thanks, I just learned a new word 🤣 summer hibernation is definitely a thing
January 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Thanks, I just learned a new word 🤣 summer hibernation is definitely a thing
Innit just? Thought about it on like 10 different occasions today.
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Innit just? Thought about it on like 10 different occasions today.
Also, what a painting!
January 3, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Also, what a painting!
Posting this article as a bookmark to myself. Damn, it really hit home.
"instead of causing consolation, screens only make us feel more distant and disconnected and lonely, as an apathy sets in that is increasingly abstract, a kind of stomach-level sadness"
www.tommydixon.ca/p/how-to-end...
"instead of causing consolation, screens only make us feel more distant and disconnected and lonely, as an apathy sets in that is increasingly abstract, a kind of stomach-level sadness"
www.tommydixon.ca/p/how-to-end...
How to end your extremely online era
A somewhat practical guide
www.tommydixon.ca
January 3, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Posting this article as a bookmark to myself. Damn, it really hit home.
"instead of causing consolation, screens only make us feel more distant and disconnected and lonely, as an apathy sets in that is increasingly abstract, a kind of stomach-level sadness"
www.tommydixon.ca/p/how-to-end...
"instead of causing consolation, screens only make us feel more distant and disconnected and lonely, as an apathy sets in that is increasingly abstract, a kind of stomach-level sadness"
www.tommydixon.ca/p/how-to-end...
One of the things I said in my 2025 review is how I want to spend less time on social media.
One point of internal resistance has always been "but what about the community?" but as much as I loved Data Twitter and its reincarnations, it's not the same as your *local* community.
One point of internal resistance has always been "but what about the community?" but as much as I loved Data Twitter and its reincarnations, it's not the same as your *local* community.
Today I felt somewhat compelled to write up my year in review.
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
David Asboth - Data Solutions & Consultancy
davidasboth.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
One of the things I said in my 2025 review is how I want to spend less time on social media.
One point of internal resistance has always been "but what about the community?" but as much as I loved Data Twitter and its reincarnations, it's not the same as your *local* community.
One point of internal resistance has always been "but what about the community?" but as much as I loved Data Twitter and its reincarnations, it's not the same as your *local* community.
That's the hardest thing especially because the most recent ideas are always the most enticing 🙈
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
That's the hardest thing especially because the most recent ideas are always the most enticing 🙈
Happy new year to you too!
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Happy new year to you too!
Today I felt somewhat compelled to write up my year in review.
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
David Asboth - Data Solutions & Consultancy
davidasboth.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today I felt somewhat compelled to write up my year in review.
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
Featuring:
- things I did
- people we spoke to on the podcast
- talks I've given
- books I loved
and more!
Happy new year everyone and especially the #databs community!
davidasboth.com/2025-year-in...
Grim Fandango is the beeeeeest, I wish I'd thought to keep the box and frame it!
December 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Grim Fandango is the beeeeeest, I wish I'd thought to keep the box and frame it!
Definitely! This sounds perfect to kickstart a habit of writing more. I did better in 2025 than previous years but want to do more because I love it when I can get myself to do it!
December 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Definitely! This sounds perfect to kickstart a habit of writing more. I did better in 2025 than previous years but want to do more because I love it when I can get myself to do it!
It's not the most amazing magic *trick* per se (although it is a good effect tbf) but it's my favourite routine because I love Piff and his chemistry with Penn. Also, dragons.
December 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's not the most amazing magic *trick* per se (although it is a good effect tbf) but it's my favourite routine because I love Piff and his chemistry with Penn. Also, dragons.
It has been nice to avoid social media entirely for a few days. As a belated Christmas present, I was delighted to discover that one of my favourite magic routines on Penn & Teller Fool Us is now back on YouTube so you can all have it as a treat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfl...
Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Pop n Piff - Season 5 Episode 1 (2018)
YouTube video by Penn & Teller
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It has been nice to avoid social media entirely for a few days. As a belated Christmas present, I was delighted to discover that one of my favourite magic routines on Penn & Teller Fool Us is now back on YouTube so you can all have it as a treat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRfl...
Glad to hear you had a lovely Christmas! Man, "reacting like a rescue dog in a world of hoovers" to describe sensory overwhelm is... *chef's kiss*
December 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Glad to hear you had a lovely Christmas! Man, "reacting like a rescue dog in a world of hoovers" to describe sensory overwhelm is... *chef's kiss*
We always buy used so are eternally at least a decade behind the newest cars, and I don't mind. Our first car was a '98 Corolla and although it was a rusty piece of junk, still my favourite car to date. You actually had to *drive* it!
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We always buy used so are eternally at least a decade behind the newest cars, and I don't mind. Our first car was a '98 Corolla and although it was a rusty piece of junk, still my favourite car to date. You actually had to *drive* it!
This is legit one of my favourite things to do. Closest to detective work I'll likely ever do 🤣
December 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This is legit one of my favourite things to do. Closest to detective work I'll likely ever do 🤣
Coffee is so tasty and I'm still in denial about how bad its effect on me is 🤣 honestly, I feel so much better when I don't drink it but at the same time I want to drink it! Sadly decaf seems to have similar effects (apart from not keeping me awake)
December 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Coffee is so tasty and I'm still in denial about how bad its effect on me is 🤣 honestly, I feel so much better when I don't drink it but at the same time I want to drink it! Sadly decaf seems to have similar effects (apart from not keeping me awake)
LinkedIn must be up there in the list of "websites that absolutely do not need a Year in Review".
December 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
LinkedIn must be up there in the list of "websites that absolutely do not need a Year in Review".
If you call it *exactly* that...
a cartoon character is holding a bunch of money in his hand and saying `` shut up and take my money ! ''
Alt: a cartoon character is holding a bunch of money in his hand and saying `` shut up and take my money ! ''
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you call it *exactly* that...
This is in my watch later queue, it looks like a great one! For what it's worth, I recommend the album Sonicwonderland. It's an absolute musical journey!
December 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is in my watch later queue, it looks like a great one! For what it's worth, I recommend the album Sonicwonderland. It's an absolute musical journey!
What a find! I need to listen to some of her old stuff, I think I've only listened to her last 4 or something. Incredible discography.
December 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
What a find! I need to listen to some of her old stuff, I think I've only listened to her last 4 or something. Incredible discography.
Depends entirely on your definition of success. I reckon if there are hiring managers going "well this Bhav obviously isn't serious enough about his work" then that's just you dodging a bullet!
December 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Depends entirely on your definition of success. I reckon if there are hiring managers going "well this Bhav obviously isn't serious enough about his work" then that's just you dodging a bullet!
She's incredible! I was lucky to see her live last month and her stage presence is extraordinary. And for a fairly tiny person she can really hammer those keys 🤣
December 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
She's incredible! I was lucky to see her live last month and her stage presence is extraordinary. And for a fairly tiny person she can really hammer those keys 🤣
@tmortimer.bsky.social check out this Malta game. Pintér comes on near the end, we concede just a few minutes later. Coincidence?
www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozese...
www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozese...
Málta - Magyarország 2 : 2, 1988.12.11. (képek, adatok) • Világbajnokság 1990, selejtező • Magyarfutball.hu
Magyarország labdarúgó stadionjai, egyesületei. A Magyar válogatott mérkőzései, Magyar klubcsapatok nemzetközi kupamérkőzései, hazai kupasorozatok döntői. Képek, adatok, tudnivalók, történelem, statisztikák.
www.magyarfutball.hu
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
@tmortimer.bsky.social check out this Malta game. Pintér comes on near the end, we concede just a few minutes later. Coincidence?
www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozese...
www.magyarfutball.hu/hu/merkozese...