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24th Jul 2024

120: Don’t Learn Python as a Data Analyst (Learn This Instead)

Although Python is talked about a lot in the data world, if you are aiming for your first data analyst role, I don’t think you should learn it.

It takes too much time, it’s hard to learn, and it’s hard to use.

In this episode, I’ll dive into more of the specifics and what to focus on instead.


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(01:00) Why You Shouldn't Learn Python (04:11) Is Python in Demand? (06:03) What To Know in Python


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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand

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Avery Smith

Avery Smith is the host of The Data Career Podcast & founder of Data Career Jumpstart, an online platform dedicated to helping individuals transition into and advance within the data analytics field. After studying chemical engineering in college, Avery pivoted his career into data, and later earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. He’s worked as a data analyst, data engineer, and data scientist for companies like Vaporsens, ExxonMobil, Harley Davidson, MIT, and the Utah Jazz. Avery lives in the mountains of Utah where he enjoys running, skiing, & hiking with his wife, dog, and new born baby.