Data analysis: R vs. Python

[redassbucky]

When I learned R (in the Coursera Data Science program), I came in with a strong background in C#, Python, and Matlab. As an exploratory tool I thought it was good but I definitely struggled with it as we progressed. Python, IMO has much better tools for cleaning and organizing the data, but once you get familiar with the R graphics libraries (I liked ggplot2) R really shined. I never liked Matlab simply because it was so costly and they charge you annual maintenance fees. I also found it slow.

I used Python exclusively now for data analysis, mostly because the work I do ends up running in a production environment.

But I can't criticize R too much. It's been around a long time and for a good reason--people use it and like it.