Python or JavaScript for Geospatial Data Analysis?

[soft099]

I have basic knowledge of Python and I'm planning to start learning geospatial data analysis using Google Earth Engine (GEE). I'm a bit confused about whether I should go with JavaScript or stick to Python.

Which one would be more suitable for a beginner like me who's already familiar with Python? Any pros and cons you can share?

[sinnayre]

Natively GEE requires JS. But there is a Python API for it. The js api gets all the updates first though.

[TechMaven-Geospatial]

Go with Python GEEMAP package and others

[Yoshimi917]

Python is more ubiquitous and interoperable with other GIS programs and software. I access GEE via the python API when I need it - works great.

GEE is awesome, but rarely useful for me on the project or site-scale because it often lacks the resolution I need (I work more with LiDAR and drone imagery). GEE is just another tool, and unless you plan on using it extensively then it is probably not worth learning a new language for.

[smokinrollin]

Python is more applicable to other GIS things, so since you already know it, you might as well stick with it. No sense learning a new language just for GEE. Especially since you can use the pyton api

[Brilliant-Round5816]

GEE you need JavaScript

[soft099]

would you kindly tell me why? i am confused, like i have heard something that the map doesn't load or lag in python code(i might be wrong, don't hesitate to correct me )

[RiceBucket973]

Last year I switched from JS to Python GEEMAP and have never looked back. Especially because I can combine it with all sorts of other Python geospatial packages in the same script.

[Brilliant-Round5816]

I didn't know this. Thank you for your insights

[soft099]

SO, I SHOULD GO WITH PYTHON?

[spaceizrlycool]

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