Is Python Necessary to Succeed as a Data Scientist? | Essential Skills & Alternatives

Python is the language of choice for data scientists' daily activities and it is one of the most popular data science tools used across industries. Your route to becoming a Data Scientist begins with learning computer languages, and Python is the best language to learn out of all the possibilities.

Python's appeal stems primarily from its simplicity and adaptability. People used to be intimidated by the concept of programming in the 2000s owing to the complexity and sophistication of coding languages such as C++, Java, and Lisp.

Not only that, Python proved that you don't have to be a tech expert or spend years programming and manipulating big datasets.

But all that aside, is it a staple part for one to succeed as a Data Scientist? Here’s Abhishek, a senior Data Scientist himself explaining python’s significance in the Data Science domain.

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