Most data journalists would agree that coding has become a core component of good data journalism. But disagreement persists over which programming language is best. Is it R or Python?

Find out what makes Python a versatile powerhouse for modern software development—from data science to machine learning, systems automation, web and API development, and more.

You're taking a new programming class this fall, and you don't know anything about code. Python is taught widely in schools, and it's one of the most loved programming languages because it's simple.