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My impression is that people outside of maths and statistics are more likely to choose Python than R, because they're able to get started with it more easily.
by kubb 5y ago
My impression is that people outside of maths and statistics are more likely to choose Python than R, because they're able to get started with it more easily.
Conventional programmers seem to be somewhat reluctant to learn R's syntax and adjust their programming model.
Non-programmer types think in maths even less so they like the python "straightforwardness".
- z77dj3kl 5y agoR is used almost exclusively in stats. Most in maths use python, c++ (there's a surprising amount of hpc code, e.g. pde solvers and other stuff floating around in c++), matlab, etc.
- the_only_law 5y agoNo more fortran I guess?
- MohammedAShahid 5y agoFrom what I've seen, there is actually still people using FORTRAN for Applied Math. I had several professors who use it for CFD.