Just KNIME It! is a series of fun weekly challenges you can use to learn and practice your data science skills. There are challenges for all types of users and each one is rooted in real-world problems from different areas, such as finance, marketing, or healthcare.
You solve them using the intuitive, low-code tool, KNIME Analytics Platform. It’s open source, so free to download.
How does Just KNIME It! work?
Just KNIME It! runs in seasons, which last roughly 6 months.
- We post a new challenge every Wednesday on the Just KNIME It! webpage
- You create a solution using KNIME Analytics Platform
- You upload your solution to your public KNIME Community Hub space. We encourage you to use the KNIME Forum to ask questions and get feedback on your ideas
- You can check how your solution ranks on the Just KNIME It Leaderboard.
- Our solution to the problem is shared on KNIME Community Hub the following Tuesday.
Who is Just KNIME It! for?
Just KNIME It! is for everybody! The challenges come in difficulty levels “easy”, “medium”, and “hard”, and you can slowly make your way through them as you get more confident in your skills.
Can I even take part as a beginner to data science?
Absolutely! They are an excellent learning opportunity if you are new to KNIME or data analytics. And as KNIME Analytics Platform is an intuitive, low-code tool, you won't need to learn any scripting language to get started.
If you are more experienced user, use the challenges to upskill yourself and to learn concepts and data science topics that are outside your comfort zone.
Can I see some of the previous challenges?
Yes, you can explore all the previous challenges by:
- Downloading the free Just KNIME It! booklets
- Browsing through all the solutions to previous challenges on KNIME Community Hub
- Exploring the Just KNIME It! Recap videos on KNIMETV on YouTube
Here's an example of one the Just KNIME It! recap videos for a challenge on CO2 Emissions:
What do I need to take part?
You'll need to:
- Download KNIME Analytics Platform (it's open source and free to use)
- Set up a KNIME Forum account so that you can upload your Just KNIME It! solutions to your public space on KNIME Community Hub.
What's KNIME Forum and how do I set up an account?
The KNIME Forum is a community-driven platform where the KNIME community can ask questions and share knowledge. To access the full range of features, you need to create a free user account.
- Open your browser and go to https://forum.knime.com/
- Click the "Log In" button at the top right corner of the page
- Click "Create account" as shown outlined in red in the screenshot below
- On the registration page, enter your email address, username, and a strong password. You also have the option to include your first and last name, as well as your company or affiliation.
- Then make sure to read and agree to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy. Additionally, to confirm that you are not a robot, you will need to complete the captcha.
- Click the "Create New Account" button to complete the registration process. You should then see the screen shown below, directing you to check your email account.
- You will receive an email from KNIME asking you to confirm your registration. Follow the instructions in the email to confirm your registration.
- Once you click the link provided in the mail, you will be logged in to the KNIME site using your email address and password, where you can update your personal information.
Congratulations! With your new account you can discuss solutions to the weekly Just KNIME It! challenges in the Just KNIME It! category on the KNIME Forum.
What’s KNIME Community Hub and what are public spaces?
KNIME Community Hub is the place to go to search for workflows, engage with and share your own solutions with the community.
With your KNIME Forum account you automatically get a private and a public space on KNIME Community Hub.
- Use the private space to upload workflows and access them securely from anywhere
- Use your public space to share and collaborate on your work with others.
Upload your Just KNIME It! solutions to your public space on KNIME Community Hub and tag them with the Just KNIME It! tag so that they can be discovered by the community.
When does the next Just KNIME It! start?
Season 3 just started on May 15! You can join in any time. Read more about the current challlenges in this season on Just KNIME It!
Can I get a reminder when a new challenge is published?
Yes! You can register to get a reminder when a new challenge is out, and remember to upload your solution with the challenge’s tag to your public KNIME Community Hub space. KNinjas do not need to tackle a challenge as soon as it comes out, but they should finish all of them before the season is over.
Regardless of whether you can solve all challenges, we encourage everybody to try and join the discussion in challenge threads in the KNIME Forum. The exchange of tips, knowledge, and help in this space has kept us very motivated to keep publishing data problems week in and week out. And if you're feeling competitive, watch the live leaderboard!
What’s the Just KNIME It! Leaderboard?
Our leaderboard in the KNIME Forum keeps track of which users are solving the most challenges. When you upload your solution to your public KNIME Hub space, tagged with the name of the relevant challenge, we’re able to find all those tagged workflows and use that information to come up with the top users for the leaderboard.
Although the main goal of Just KNIME It! is to further educate our community, we keep the leaderboard every season to make things a bit more fun and slightly competitive.
At the end of each season we find and award our Just KNIME It! KNinjas: The impressive users who tackled all challenges in a season. The prizes include gadgets, interviews, and an entry in our Hall of Fame!
Learn more about the KNinjas and their work in our special articles on them (season 1 and season 2).
Explore the live leaderboard for the current Just KNIME It! season.
Just KNIME It!
Prove your data science knowledge and start solving the weekly challenges!