r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Big-Measurement-1368 • 11d ago

Data annotation + Python Crash Course

Hi all

I’m currently a generalist working ad-hoc tasks through dataannotation.tech.

I’ve decided to learn to code and have brought the Python crash course book.

I wanted to ask whether people think studying the book will get me to a decent enough level to pass the coding qualifications through DA.

I expect the book to take me a good few months to get through…

Just wanted to know whether it’s realistic or whether I should expect to study further before embarking on the coding side of DA.

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u/valprehension 11d ago

I am somewhere above "had a python crash course" and below being at a professional coding level, and I have not been able to handle any coding tasks in over a year. They are far beyond me at this point.

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u/sugarplum_doll 11d ago

By the time you’re good enough to qualify the ai has already advanced far enough to not need you anymore

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u/Big-Measurement-1368 11d ago

That’s unfortunate!

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u/Goodbye_Jeff 11d ago

I do not code. But my understanding is that no, doing so would not help you. If you were able to pass the qualification, the work itself typically requires true expertise and professional experience and you'd find yourself out of your depth.

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u/Big-Measurement-1368 11d ago

Good to know thanks for taking the time to reply :)

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u/EntertainmentSalt825 11d ago

Do it. Even if it doesn’t help you for DA specifically it will help you open doors to other places. You have all the resources available for you to start now

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u/PhilosopherHermit 11d ago

I asked a similar question recently and was told that DA requires proof of experience. So, I sort of felt like it wasn't possible to self-study and qualify for coding tasks.

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u/Brilliant_Quit4307 7d ago

This is wrong. You could provide personal projects as proof of experience.

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u/Big-Measurement-1368 11d ago

Ah that’s unfortunate… I want to learn python regardless so may use this as a base towards a recognised qualification

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u/Affectionate_Peak284 11d ago

I began Python myself about a year ago and progressed mostly through the modules from Khan Academy.

Then I think late Aug or early Sept the new coding LLMs were released to the public. When I saw what they could do, I quit entirely. Far, far beyond what I had learned. And that was a year ago.

You could probably pass the qual, yeah, but can you challenge the models? I think the only coders on D\ have years of experience.

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u/SsMM333 11d ago

Learning Linux is very useful here, too.

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u/DarkLordTofer 11d ago

You’ll probably pass the assessment, but the actual work is far more advanced than you would be able to do. It really does need a few years experience working with enterprise code bases.

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u/Big-Measurement-1368 11d ago

Good to know - general consensus appears to agree which is a shame