Hey friends! I want to share an important lesson I’ve picked up on my AI journey, and I hope it resonates with some of you. If you’re eager to dive into real-world AI applications, here’s a pro tip: blend coding skills with no-code tools. For example, shoutout to @Dave, who's doing an amazing job in this community teaching people to build AI projects with Python—huge respect for that! 🙌 But let me share something from my experience: a lot of clients don’t need a full-blown Python-based solution. Often, they’re just looking for a quick, simple automation or a chatbot. And guess what? Tools like Make.com, Flowise, and Relevance AI can help you deliver exactly that—fast and efficiently. Why spend days coding when you can create the same solution in a fraction of the time with no-code tools? It’s not just about saving your time—it’s also about saving your clients’ money and earning their trust. You’ll still make a solid income, but the lower cost and faster turnaround can make it easier for clients to say yes. Of course, when a project is too complex for no-code tools, that’s when you bring out the big guns—code-based solutions. And yes, you can (and should) charge more for those. The key is knowing when to use which approach. It’s all about finding the sweet spot between efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction. What’s been your experience? Do you combine coding with no-code tools, or stick to one approach? Let’s discuss! 🚀

The goal of this group is to help you navigate the complex and rapidly evolving world of data science and artificial intelligence. This is your hub to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, learn specialized skills to turn raw data into valuable insights, connect with a community of like-minded individuals, and ultimately, become a Data Alchemist. Together, let's decode the language of data and shape a future where knowledge and community illuminate our way. Rules - Don't sell anything here or use Data Alchemy as any kind of funnel - We delete low effort community posts, and posts with poor English. Proofread your post first. - Help us make the posts high quality. If you see a low quality post, then click on the 3 dots on the post and "Report To Admins". Start by checking out these links - Classroom - Introduction - Roadmap - Contribution Be Aware of Scammers - Please be aware that this is a public group. Unfortunately, some people abuse the Skool platform to send DMs or post comments to trick people. This is the internet, so always do your own due diligence. Never automatically trust someone here on the Skool platform other than @Dave Ebbelaar's official account. To kick things off, please comment below, introducing yourself. Let us know: 1. Your name and where you're from 2. What project(s) you're currently focused on See you in the comments!

If you’re a developer, you’ve probably seen Cursor IDE making waves recently. It’s been everywhere, and after five years with VS Code, I made the switch — for now. Cursor is a fork of VS Code but adds powerful AI features like autocomplete, inline edits, and a composer. If you’re familiar with VS Code, the transition is seamless. So you can still use all your settings, themes, extensions, and most importantly, the interactive window! In this week’s video, I dive into these AI features, show how they can improve your coding workflow, and help you decide if Cursor is right for you. Talk soon, Dave P.S. We’ve temporarily closed enrollment for Data Freelancer as we’ve hit our capacity. But don’t worry — some exciting updates are coming soon. We're working on some big things behind the scenes for both Datalumina as a company and the Data Freelancer program. Stay tuned for more details!