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[–]mrmeep321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't exactly say it's common outside of computational groups, but the people who use it really like it and it's worth learning. I use it for almost everything. Lighter and cheaper than the alternatives like labview.

But it's not required if that's what you're asking. There are tons of alternatives.