In some ways, Java was the key language for machine learning and AI before Python stole its crown. Important pieces of the data science ecosystem, like Apache Spark, started out in the Java universe.

As I frequently travel in data science circles, I’m hearing more and more about a new kind of tech war: Python vs. R. I’ve lived through many tech wars in the past, e.g. Windows vs. Linux, iPhone vs.

Often, students feel confused about career choices and wonder whether they should study Web Development, Data Analytics, or Machine Learning. Each field has its own importance, but it is better to ...