How can Python take over R. Python is an open source programming language made to both look good and be easy to read. Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics. read more
R vs Python for Data Analysis. At DataCamp, we often get emails asking whether one should use R or Python when performing their day-to-day data analysis tasks. Both Python and R are amongst the most popular languages for data analysis, and have their supporters and opponents. read more
Some reasons Python might take over R: No answer from R to ipython, which is probably the best tool for combining code, graphics, and explanation around; Far better grid computing functionality through ipython and also through sockets and shareable data structures built into Python's standard library; Far better ability to bind with other languages. read more