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Maxim Jun 17, 2024

I am a Stats major. During my Senior year I took lots of R, Python and Advanced Excel classes. This book covers most of the things that I learned in college and provides code examples that you can use if you want to practice Data Analysis in Python. Great resource if you want to learn Data Science and Data Automation at your own pace.

Taylor Balfanz Jun 13, 2024

This is a must-read for any data enthusiast or professional seeking to enhance their analytical capabilities. This book seamlessly bridges the gap between Excel and the powerful programming languages Python and R.The book is well-structured, guiding the reader through the integration of Python and R with Excel step-by-step. Each chapter builds on the previous one, ensuring a solid understanding of the material. The practical examples and real-world case studies included in the book are particularly beneficial, as they illustrate the application of the concepts in a tangible way.Another noteworthy aspect of this book is its comprehensive coverage. It not only covers the basics but also delves into advanced topics, ensuring that readers gain a thorough understanding of how to leverage Python and R to extend Excel’s functionality. From automating repetitive tasks to performing sophisticated data analysis, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to effectively increase their data analysis capabilities.

Gustavo May 15, 2024

The book is very complete and takes you from very basic tasks like loading data from excel sheets to Python and R until more complex ones, such as VBA coding and automation.I especially liked the chapter about Time Series.Good book to Excel users to get started with programming languages.

Jay Jul 27, 2024

I did pick this without thinking too much. I am pleasantly surprised by the content in here. I did think people might wonder why do you need Excel if you know Python and R, right? Well, my perspective was in 90% of jobs around the world, excel is going to be go to for majority of folks, that's how you submit reports to management or share stuff with other teams, and knowing to connect R and Python to do the analysis as a plugin to Excel can help a lot! Was surprised how much of the complex excel stuff you can automate easily with Python and R. Helped a ton with automating some of the stuff I never thought about previously. Great read!

Extending Excel with Python and R: Unlock the potential of analytics languages for advanced data manipulation and visualization

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