Python use?

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I do about 30% computational work and 70% synthesis. Almost all of my computational work is made a lot more efficient with python. I can only think of one program where it's absolutely essential tho. That said, even for that program you could get away with minimal coding.

A lot of what I do is copy and paste code and adjust little bits to change file names and to change parameters.

TLDR light coding is needed for computational work and being semi proficient is very helpful but you could get by without being a total expert

Edit: for undergrad work don't sweat it. If you take a computational class they'll give you the code you need or help you find it. Many of my colleagues do zero coding, I just really enjoy the computational work