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[Featured Image] A business person sits at an office desk using two computer screens as they import XML to Google Sheets.

How to Import XML to Google Sheets

XML is a great markup language for data that you want to send to multiple sources or computer systems. Learn about three different methods you can use to import XML into Google Sheets for further processing.

August 10, 2025

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[Video thumbnail] Career Change at 30? Here's WHy It's the Perfect Time!

Career Change at 30: Why It’s Actually a Great Time (5-Step Guide) [VIDEO]

Feeling stuck in your career at 30? You're not alone—and you're definitely not too late! With 30-40 years of work ahead, your thirties are actually a great time for a strategic career change.

August 8, 2025

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[Video thumbnail] Google Data Analyst Career Paths

3 High-Paying Career Paths After Google Data Analytics Certificate [VIDEO]

Looking to transform your career? Discover three in-demand career paths you can pursue after completing the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera!

August 8, 2025

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[Video thumbnail] Choosing a Major

What Should I Major In? [VIDEO]

Choosing a major is an important moment in your college experience. Find out how to select a major that aligns with your values and career goals.

August 8, 2025

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[Featured Image] A machine learning engineer analyzes data using VAEs while looking at a handheld device and two laptops in a sunny office.

Variational Autoencoder (VAE) Uses and Benefits

VAEs are machine learning models that encode data to latent space before decoding the data with white noise to create a unique entity. Learn more about how variational autoencoders work and what you can use them for.

August 6, 2025

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[Featured image] Two engineers looking at a small screen and discussing learning rates to train a deep learning model.

Understanding the Learning Rate in Neural Networks

Explore learning rates in neural networks, including what they are, different types, and machine learning applications where you can see them in action.

August 6, 2025

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