R vs Python | Which should you learn in 2023?

Look... You've got to stop asking whether to learn R or Python. First, you're asking the wrong question. Second, you're probably just procrastinating. So I'll help you pick one, once and for all, then you need to get started!
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✴ Attributions ✴
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[AaronMOliver]

Thanks for watching! The truth is you can't go wrong with either, but if you have particular goals, then one might make sense over the other, to start.

[bassamahmed]

I agree with everything you stated except for the community thing. I instantly found help for R because it's more specialized and focused and it's followers are more dedicated.

[zigzaglychee]

As a biologist, many pipelines seem to use both R and Python. I got some R training at uni, so I'll learn Python now, by myself. Python is a bit more common and I'm not actually writing my own scripts at this stage, just running other people's, but Python is more useful for fixing/editing those scripts (because there often is something that needs changing).

[bouseuxlatache]

i started R almost 1, 5 years and am enjoying the tool. however many colleagues only use Python and seem to be annoyed with the R code. this is due to the fact that my company is working with MS tools, and microsoft decided to go all in with Python. i feel the pressure to learn coming closer.

[smolboyi]

I love the procrastination bit 😂
That's good of you, much respect

[djangoworldwide]

I program in R. I love it. You should learn Python.

[zacharygibbs]

Intro to statistical learning now has exercises in Python as well!

[vineetsansi]

Well Python offers 10-20x more jobs than R atleast in my country. So if a person's goal is to get a job & have plenty of opportunities then I think Python is the language.
Being a non programming & more from excel background I choose R and the whole moving up the ladder has now become a big question for me as in to move with R/data.table, Spraklyr ..etc etc .. or with Python/pyspark etc etc friendly environment.
I think because of the tech firms domination in the market (instead of Banks/Inv. B like earlier) Python is necessary & R is just optional as this doesn't show up as a preference in most of job opportunities (my experience from the interviews & opportunities that I came across in my country).

[easydatascience]

R is for statistics, Python is for data science. If you want to do deep learning, then surely Python. If you only do statistics most of your work, then R is easier.

[riyanhabeeb]

Very well researched explanations! Hope your channel goes long way..Best wishes. I did a hit and trial on both the languages past few months and all my experiences are in perfect agreement with yours.

[kabelloseskabel]

Choose python if you hate indexing starting by 1. It just hurts.

[scharlesworth]

R is a secret power, Python is cool but R levels you up

[babajideidris]

I am so excited watching this presentation as a beginner

[arujbudhraja]

Excellent advice, loved the intro. Thank you Aaron!

[kelvinmaina]

I'm a structural person, now I know what's best for me. Thanks Aaron.

[GinChunkz]

Thank you for sharing! Pretty straightforward and to the point!

[jjpiazza]

Great video Aaron. Can you do an update on the visualization gap between R. & Python?

[DudeGuyWho]

First time I've heard someone say Python had a tougher learning curve.

[VenSensei]

Plotly is really great for both Python and R.

[ashrafulalam]

Love the way how you start the video !😄