.. _user_guide:


============
User Guide
============



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      .. card:: Introduction
          :link: user_guide.introduction
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          :class-footer: user_guide_footer

          36 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Dive into the basics, understand the core features 
          (such as :py:class:`~vDataFrame`, :py:class:`~vDataColumn` etc), and set 
          the stage for a seamless analytical journey.


          :bdg-primary:`vDataFrame` :bdg-primary:`vDataColumn`
          

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      .. card:: Data Ingestion
          :link: ./notebooks/data_ingestion/index.html
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          20 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Effortlessly ingest your data into Vertica.
          Whether the data is from databases, spreadsheets, or 
          external sources, streamline the ingestion process 
          for quick and easy access to your datasets.
          
          :bdg-primary:`ETL`

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        .. card:: Data Exploration
          :link: user_guide.data_exploration
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          34 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Use interactive visualizations, charts, and
          graphs to uncover insights and patterns within
          your data.

          :bdg-primary:`Graphs`

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        .. card:: Data Preparation
          :link: user_guide.data_preparation
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          52 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Transform raw data into meaningful insights. 
          Our tools empower you to clean, reshape, and 
          enrich your datasets, ensuring they are primed 
          for advanced analytics and reporting.

          :bdg-primary:`Pre-processing`

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      .. card:: Machine Learning
          :link: user_guide.machine_learning
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          38 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Harness the power of machine learning to 
          make predictive analyses. From model training 
          to evaluation, our platform guides you through 
          the process and makes complex algorithms accessible 
          to everyone.

          :bdg-primary:`Machine Learning` :bdg-primary:`AI`

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      .. card:: Full Stack
          :link: user_guide.full_stack
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          87 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Discover the full spectrum of Vertica. 
          Seamlessly integrate data processing, 
          analysis, and visualization to create an end-to-end 
          solution tailored to your analytical needs.
        
          :bdg-primary:`User Defined Functions` :bdg-primary:`GeoPandas`

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      .. card:: Performance
          :link: user_guide.performance
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          20 mins
          ^^^^^^^^
          Uncover the analytical power of Vertica with the Query 
          Profiling tool. Identify bottlenecks and gain insights 
          to optimize query performance, ensuring efficient data 
          processing.
        
          :bdg-primary:`QueryProfiler`
          
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  user_guide_introduction
  notebooks/data_ingestion/index.ipynb
  user_guide_data_exploration
  user_guide_data_preparation
  user_guide_machine_learning
  user_guide_full_stack
  user_guide_performance