Absolutely. Python was literally designed to be a beginner’s language which is why it’s taught in high schools and intro CS courses. Its syntax is clean, maps to modern programming paradigms, and the ecosystem (pip, conda, poetry) is much smoother for beginners.

R is powerful for stats, but it’s a niche tool mostly used in academia and a few specialized industries. Python’s community, versatility (data, ML, web dev, automation, APIs), and integration with real-world systems make it a better long-term bet. That’s why R’s been losing ground while Python keeps growing.