Which language should I go for first: Python or R?

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Python and R are both popular programming languages for data science. They both have their own strengths and weaknesses, so the best language for you will depend on your specific needs. Python is a general-purpose programming language that is easy to learn and has a large community of users. It is often...
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Python and R are both popular programming languages for data science. They both have their own strengths and weaknesses, so the best language for you will depend on your specific needs. Python is a general-purpose programming language that is easy to learn and has a large community of users. It is often used for web development, data analysis, and machine learning. Python is a good choice if you are new to programming or if you want to learn a language that can be used for a variety of tasks. R is a statistical programming language that is specifically designed for data analysis and visualization. It has a large number of statistical libraries and packages, and it is often used by researchers and academics. R is a good choice if you are interested in statistical analysis or if you need a language that is specifically designed for data science. Ultimately, the best way to decide which language to learn is to try both of them and see which one you prefer. There are many free resources available online that can help you get started with either language. Once you have learned the basics of one language, it will be easier to learn the other. read less
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Python was originally designed for software development. If you have previous experience with Java or C++, you may be able to pick up Python more naturally than R. If you have a background in statistics, on the other hand, R could be a bit easier.
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• If you want to create a program i mean programmer then go python. or if you want to do analysis then R. • If you come from excel,sql and access background then R. • If you are come from computer science background and having knowledge on program language than Python. • If you...
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• If you want to create a program i mean programmer then go python. or if you want to do analysis then R. • If you come from excel,sql and access background then R. • If you are come from computer science background and having knowledge on program language than Python. • If you are come from non computer science such as biology,civics,history and economics than R. read less
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Definitely Python as it is a booming industry and will be in more demand than today
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