Serdar Yegulalp
Senior Writer

Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today

The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss.

The usual suspects. Five vegetables in a lineup.
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This (half)month in Python: Get to know the world of data science tools beyond usual suspects like NumPy and Pandas. Also: Take the hiccups out of setting up Python, learn why Python, Java, and JavaScript are so popular, and check out the new IDE just for Python and R users.

Top picks for Python readers on InfoWorld

5 newer data science tools you should be using with Python
NumPy and Pandas not enough? Here are some lesser-known but top-shelf data tools.

Maker of RStudio launches new R and Python IDE
Positron puts R and Python side-by-side in a VS Code-like workspace.

How to install Python the smart way
Donโ€™t get tangled in a snakeโ€™s nest of setup directions. Hereโ€™s a guide to successful Python-ing on all the major operating systems.

Why enterprises rely on JavaScript, Python, and Java
Simplicity, power, and longevity are keyโ€”and harder to replace than some might think.

More good reads and Python updates elsewhere

LPython, experimental ahead-of-time compiler for Python, hits version 0.22
A new challenger arises in the struggle to make Python faster and easier to deploy.

Rye: A Hassle-Free Python Experience
Try out Rye; see if it makes your Py management issues go bye-bye.

All PyCon US 2024 sessions are now online at YouTube
Did you miss something? Stream the sessions and get caught up.

All Set! Looking Under the Hood of Pythonโ€™s Set Data Structure
Find out why Pythonโ€™s set datatype is more than just a dictionary with no keys.

Serdar Yegulalp

Serdar Yegulalp is a senior writer at InfoWorld. A veteran technology journalist, Serdar has been writing about computers, operating systems, databases, programming, and other information technology topics for 30 years. Before joining InfoWorld in 2013, Serdar wrote for Windows Magazine, InformationWeek, Byte, and a slew of other publications. At InfoWorld, Serdar has covered software development, devops, containerization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, winning several B2B journalism awards including a 2024 Neal Award and a 2025 Azbee Award for best instructional content and best how-to article, respectively. He currently focuses on software development tools and technologies and major programming languages including Python, Rust, Go, Zig, and Wasm. Tune into his weekly Dev with Serdar videos for programming tips and techniques and close looks at programming libraries and tools.

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