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Python is the most commonly used language in machine learning and data science. So if you become proficient in Python (especially the ML and DS specific libraries) you could move into an ML or DS role, if that's your goal. BTW, for someone with an analytics background, I highly recommend the Python Data Science Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Python-Data-Science-Handbook-Essential/dp/1491912057/
Well said. This is a great book too I also have it.
Before I begin, I would have to ask my self the following: What practical purpose could I use python in my current work that would benefit the company that I work for? Do you see any practical use?
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I wouldn’t learn it for the sake of learning it unless you just intrinsically enjoy the idea of learning a programming language
It will be very hard to get python to “stick” in your bran unless you use it regularly and/or have some task that you want to complete with it
It’s analogous to learning excel, you can learn excel through a course on Udemy and learn most of the functions but won’t really “know excel” until you use it regularly
It’s also time consuming, so you need to be aware of the opportunity cost associated with learning a new programming language
Question. What is it you do exactly as a TBA?
Mostly just work with RPA. I use Power Platform which I know are mostly low code tools but I want to learn UiPath soon too.
Python might as well be universal but I would take some time to reflect where do you want to be in the future? Management, building a business, blockchain? You have to think about where you want to be and look into the best path forward to get there
Try approaching this a different way.
What do you want to be doing? What’s your ideal next role? What’s on your shortlist of ideal next roles, or the roles following?
Take those roles and look up some JDs for them at companies you would want to work for. Note the technical skills mentioned. Then choose one to learn.
I am not sure what my next role is. Honestly, I don’t even know what roles could come from being a BA.
Python is good because it's used across a wide variety of industries. I'd say go for it.
I would say any coding language adds value to your resume, as an interviewer would assume that you can learn another language as you know the concepts of coding (variables, flow control, functions etc).
That being said, specific to python, i find it's quite commonly used across various industries for analytics and ML use cases, and also allows you to do cool pet projects like automation or building a simple web application. Would definitely recommend it as a first language for versatility and marketability.
Everyone should know python IMO, so many uses not just ML but it’s a great way to automate tasks, interact with APIs etc. I agree with IBM1, find a real use case that works with something you are already familiar with (enterprise system, data set etc) it’s so hard to learn working with just examples…good luck!!
Python will open a lot of things up in your brain. Take a piece of one of your tasks and write a simple Python script to do it for you. I’m talking suuuuuper basic like renaming a file or replacing a character or sorting a list of values.
Then use the Python instead of manually doing that task and add to it.
Get on DataCamp.com and go through their projects.
In the same way that almost any person using excel will eventually need to use sql I believe anyone doing an analysis role will need to learn Python or a similar programming language.
How would you want to add it to your resume? Do you want to show ability to implement and create value, or to have a skill that creates new opportunities?
Have a skill that can add to my business analyst career. Also, I can use it for any future opportunities that can come about.