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Why Python Is the Real Programming Language of Data Science
Python and R are among the most frequently mentioned skills in job postings for data science positions. But reports on which programming language is actually used most often on the job for these professionals are conflicting, according to a report from Cloud Academy.
The TIOBE Programming Community Index shows R as being on a downward trend in terms of search engine requests. However, a Kaggle survey of 16,000 data professionals found that while Python was the most popular programming language overall, statisticians and data scientists were more likely to report using R at work than other roles. Among data scientists, 87% reported using Python and 71% reported using R at work, that report found.
Cloud Academy analyzed data engineer job descriptions to see what technologies companies were seeking the most often. There was significantly less demand for data engineers proficient in R compared to those proficient in Python, it found. Nearly 66% of data engineer job postings mentioned Python, compared to just 18% of postings that mentioned R.
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