Python and R for the modern data scientist : : the best of both worlds / Rick J. Scavetta and Boyan Angelov.

by Angelov, Boyan., Scavetta, Rick J.

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Success in data science depends on the flexible and appropriate use of tools. That includes Python and R, two of the foundational programming languages in the field. This book guides data scientists from the Python and R communities along the path to becoming bilingual. By recognizing the strengths of both languages, you'll discover new ways to accomplish data science tasks and expand your skill set. Authors Rick Scavetta and Boyan Angelov explain the parallel structures of these languages and highlight where each one excels, whether it's their linguistic features or the powers of their open source ecosystems. You'll learn how to use Python and R together in real-world settings and broaden your job opportunities as a bilingual data scientist. --

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Full Title	Python and R for the modern data scientist : : the best of both worlds / Rick J. Scavetta and Boyan Angelov.
Publication Info	Sebastopol, CA, O’Reilly Media Inc., 2021
Edition	First edition.
ISBN(s)	1492093408, 9781492093404
Physical Description	xvi, 179 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm
Bibliography Note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note	In the beginning — R for Pythonistas — Python for UseRs — Data format context — Workflow context — Using the two languages synergistically — A case study in bilingual data science.
Summary, etc.	Success in data science depends on the flexible and appropriate use of tools. That includes Python and R, two of the foundational programming languages in the field. This book guides data scientists from the Python and R communities along the path to becoming bilingual. By recognizing the strengths of both languages, you’ll discover new ways to accomplish data science tasks and expand your skill set. Authors Rick Scavetta and Boyan Angelov explain the parallel structures of these languages and highlight where each one excels, whether it’s their linguistic features or the powers of their open source ecosystems. You’ll learn how to use Python and R together in real-world settings and broaden your job opportunities as a bilingual data scientist. — Provided by publisher.