Data Visualisation Course Template

About this repository

• This is a template to get you started with your data story.
• The data in this starter template is taken from Statbel, and involves Belgian accidents in 2021.
• If you don't have a dataset yet, and you need inspiration for potential datasets, see this link. You can also use the Statbel datasets if they suit your curiosity.

Setting up the Databricks workspace

1. Creating your private Github Repository

• Fork or clone this repository into your own Github account.
  • Make sure to make your repository private. We don't want to make your datasets public.
• Go to settings > developer settings > tokens (classic) and create a classic token to link your repository in step 2.
  • Select repo to enable git syncing with the repository from within Databricks.
  • Copy the user name & token and store it somewhere safe. Don't share this token!

2. Adding the repository to the Databricks workspace*

Login to the Databricks Workspace

• Go to this Databricks workspace
  • Login with your email (let me know if this doesn't work) Add the repository to the Databricks workspace
• Link your Github with your Github username and the token you generated above.
  • Click on <your email> (top right) > User Settings > Linked Accounts
  • Link your github account with the token you created in step 1. (let me know if you encounter issues)
• Add the repository you created under Workspace > Repos > <your email> > Add (Top Right) > Repo
  • Copy the Git URL (to your private repo) in the URL box. Choose a custom repo name if you like.
  • The Miro board Miro board also describes this process.

3. Add your own dataset

• Go to /start_here to see how you can add your dataset to this enviroment.
• Import your dataset using the Databricks UI
• Start exploring your data, and maybe get some inspiration from