Python is the most popular language for data science.

Python is especially strong in natural language processing and serves as the primary client to deep learning platforms, including TensorFlow/Keras and PyTorch.

Many Python packages are available from the Python Package Index (PyPi)

Recent developments in the Python world include type annotations and performance improvements (through asynchronous input/output and reliance on C).

Most Python packages come with licenses that permit application in commercial systems.

Students benefit by taking the Python Learning Studio prior to taking other courses that depend on Python.

MSDS 430-DL Python for Data Science is an elective course for students who have limited prior programming experience.

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