Python vs. R

Python and R are common programming languages used when working with data. While each language is powerful in its own way, it's important to use the language that will help you achieve your end result most effectively. In this course, taught by expert data scientist and coding instructor Lavanya Vijayan, you'll learn the important considerations for using each language in various circumstances. Lavanya starts by giving you background on both languages, as well as the key aspects of each language that create its strengths and disadvantages in different scenarios. She then walks you through the process of working on a data science project, and how you'd handle the data at various stages using both Python and R. you'll also discover how to analyze data using both languages, and examine the use-cases that play to each language's strengths. By the end of this course, you should feel confident in your ability to discern the best programming language to use between Python and R.