Why RStudio Focuses on Code-Based Data Science

Why RStudio Focuses on Code-Based Data Science

October 17, 2020

From the Outlook Podcast:

R and Python are popular data science languages. The prominence of R and Python is attributable to their ease of use and the enhanced productivity they deliver. But, which is better at helping you get the most out of your analytic investments?

Rather than focusing on language wars, leading firms are realizing a competitive edge by encouraging interoperability. Focusing on R or Python risks missing the advantages that having both can bring to individual data scientists and data science teams.

Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Lou Bajuk to gain RStudio's perspective on R & Python.

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About the speaker

Lou Bajuk

Lou is a passionate advocate for data science software, and has had many years of experience in a variety of leadership roles in large and small software companies, including product marketing, product management, engineering and customer success. In his spare time, his interests include enjoying the Pacific Northwest outdoors, books, science advocacy, great food and theater.