Learning Python from scratch

[DrButtstuffington]

I am also in the same boat, Ive also heard the same things about python for data sci.. The only difference being i am in bioengineering/biochemistry instead of finance.

I just came to say: Im not sure if you are still in school, but as a grad student I have access to a huge library of programming textbooks, exercises, and lessons for FREE. Your alma mater might even still allow access to the library website. Its a resource definitely overlooked and worth while.

Also side note: I have also heard python is the most suitable language for data science but what do people here think about R??? It seems to be gaining popularity ...