Is it easier to learn Python or SQL?

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SQL is easier than Python, in broad terms, since it has a shorter learning curve. However, for complex data workflows, limiting yourself solely to SQL over Python can make some executions more difficult. SQL is easier if all you need are JOIN, subquery, and aggregate functions.

Is learning SQL or Python easier?

If we look at it as a language, then SQL is much easier as compared to Python because the syntax is smaller, and there are pretty few concepts in SQL. On the other hand, if you look at it as a tool, then SQL is tougher than coding in Python.

Is it better to know SQL or Python?

SQL was not designed for higher-level data manipulation and transformation in terms of field application. In contrast, Python is a well-documented and high-level language with a dedicated data analysis library called 'Pandas,' which is why choosing between SQL and Python is a little complicated.

Can I learn SQL before Python?

Yes, you should because it doesn't matter what you are going to do or for which post you are going to apply, every job and especially the field of data science deals with data and you must know how to do CRUD, to do statistical analysis on data.

Is SQL more important than Python?

The chart below shows that being able to program in Python or R becomes more important as job seniority increases. Yet, being able to program in SQL, becomes less important. This suggests that, in the long run, you are much better off learning R or Python than SQL.

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