To bridge the gap from web development to data science, one should learn programming languages like Python and R, gain proficiency in data manipulation and analysis libraries, acquire statistical and mathematical knowledge, and explore machine learning and data visualization tools. Online courses, tutorials, and personal projects are valuable resources to develop these skills and build a data science portfolio, demonstrating competence to potential employers. If you are interested in getting into this field, then check out this video about Furqaan and how he upskilled from web development to data science with the help of Intellipaat’s Advanced Certification in Data Science and AI.