Python vs. R: which one to choose
The language to choose depends on your situation.
Points to consider:
- Do you have programming experience? Python has a learning curve that's linear and smooth. With R, novices can Run data analysis tasks in minutes, but it takes longer to develop expertise.
- What do your colleagues use? Academics, engineers and scientists use R. Python is used in a wide range of industries.
- What problems are you trying to solve? R is used for statistical learning, and Python for machine learning and large-scale applications.
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