Python = Scala /////// is that true ???

Answer 1

Nope. Scala is more like Java, as it runs on JVM:
https://www.scala-lang.org

Answer 2

Python and Scala are used for data science but are not the same. The main difference is that Scala is a true functional-object oriented hybrid while Python is not. Python is more popular.

Answer 3

Scala much better for Big Data. For example, with Spark/Hadoop. PySpark (Python+Spark) is also good, but much slower. Especially with UDF