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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Timestamps:
(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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