Python and/or R for Statistics and Data Analysis

Question

I have been studying R for a few months now & I find it extremely handy to use in conjunction with SQL and BI tool such as Power BI for my statistical or data reporting needs. But I want to go a step (or a mile) further and it seems that Python could supplement my skillset.

Since Python is a general purpose language, I believe that I could use for data gathering & visualization while R could be used for computing/analysis.

Is my train of thought valid or would it be more time effective to focus purely on Python or R? Or is there a language (or a skill) which would better synergize with R?

Thank you ^-^

Answer 1

You are right. R + Python is good approach

Answer 2

It depends on your mentor really... some would recommend R before python vice-versa. I learnt R and now learning python, it makes learning python easier for me. Learning R could be sufficient but due to marketability its better u learn both. Python is for today but R capabilities still remains a future resource.