R vs Python – Which is best?

If you are reading this article, I imagine you, like many other data scientists, are wondering which programming language to embark upon learning. Whether you have experience in other coding tools or not, the individual features of these two, including the vast arrays of libraries and packages may initially seem daunting, but don’t worry, we’re […]

Top 6 Data Visualization Libraries for Python

No doubt, the Python Package Index is teeming with libraries suited for practically every data visualization need out there. Whether you need a library that is intensely focused on accomplishing a specific task, or one that can be used for various purposes, Python has got you covered, hands down. n n And yet, considering the […]

Face recognition using OpenCV and Python: A beginner’s guide

…Finding out who’s stealing my followers using Face Recognition and OpenCV… Did you hear that?! I think it’s him again… Damn, I don’t know what’s what right now! I’m not only losing my friends… Wait, scratch that, I don’t have any friends… I’m losing my followers! I’m not overreacting… My followers are everything to me! […]

Face detection using OpenCV and Python: A beginner’s guide

…Finding calmness in my life through Face Detection and OpenCV… “Leave me alone.” These words send a shiver down my spine. But then again, they are the only comfort I get when I use Snapchat these days. You’re probably wondering: “Why is Snapchat scaring this moron?” Look: I don’t know about you, BUT I SURE […]

Pytorch Windows installation walkthrough

To simulate installing the packages from scratch, I removed Anaconda, Python, all related environmental variables from my system and started from scratch Step 1: Installing Anaconda in your system a) Go to https://www.continuum.io/downloads  b) Click on the windows icon as shown: c) Download the right installer of python 3.6 (64-bit if you are on a […]

R and Python in the workplace

If you are at the start of your data science journey, one of your first decisions is to choose R or Python as your scripting language of choice. The general consensus is to learn both when you need to. Use R for what R does best, and Python for what Python does best. What about […]