Re:Comparison – R vs. Python: head to head data analysis
by roel_v on Wednesday October 14, 2015 @07:42PM
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"If you only have time to learn one language, learn Python, because it's better for non-statistical purposes (I don't think that's very controversial)."
Actually, it is. When someone has only 3 or 4 years to finish their thesis and learning how to program is secondary at best, and they have to do it in a math-heavy department or field, there is no time or use to learn Python.
Actually, it is. When someone has only 3 or 4 years to finish their thesis and learning how to program is secondary at best, and they have to do it in a math-heavy department or field, there is no time or use to learn Python.