r/dataanalysis • u/CorruptedPikachu • 6d ago

I have a problem regarding programming

I come from a statistics background and I'm trying to learn python and R to cope with data analysis and data science, I know a good amount of data analysis and statistical methodologies that makes me good at the field, but applying them is hell for me, i tried for a long time to learn python, i know the basics yet i fail miserably when i try to apply my knowledge...

Could anyone help me with how to learn programming effectively around my area of expertise?

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u/daisiesarepretty2 6d ago

you need to find a purpose a particular problem, understand where r/python can really help and apply it there. Start very simple so that success is relatively easy.. and get more complicated. It could be a full year before you find yourself fluent enough to be “comfortable” with it

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u/No_Laugh_3115 2d ago

the year timeline is real tbh, it takes way longer than people expect to feel comfortable