Which programming language is best for data science in between Python and R ?

Answer 1

Don't open that Pandora's box... 🗃️😉

Both are equally good and have wonderful communities, rich libraries and well-documented solutions.

The main difference between them is that Python is a high-level, universal scripting language able to function in many different areas, while R is a closed-environment language for statistical computing exclusively. (think of it as VBA -- doesn't really do much outside MS applications)

It is not at all impaired, though, when it comes to mathematics and some say Python still has a lot to implement in some areas to match R's might.

That below is actually a good comparison:
https://www.datacamp.com/community/tutorials/r-or-python-for-data-analysis
(although might be a bit outdated)

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

Very good answer by Kuba, and the infographic in the link in his answer has a lot of useful insight into the question.