Other Languages for Data Science

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 an overview of various programming languages with compelling use cases for data science. Here's a summary of the key points:


1. Java:


General-purpose, object-oriented programming language.

Used in data science tools like Weka (data mining), Java-ML (machine learning), Apache MLlib (scalable machine learning), and Deeplearning4 (deep learning).

Also utilized in Hadoop for managing big data processing and storage.

2. Scala:


General-purpose language with support for functional programming and a strong static type system.

Inter-operable with Java (runs on the JVM).

Apache Spark, a fast and general-purpose cluster computing system, is a popular data science program built with Scala.

Spark includes components like Shark (query engine), MLlib (machine learning), GraphX (graph processing), and Spark Streaming.

3. C++:


General-purpose programming language, an extension of C.

Improves processing speed, enables system programming, and provides control over software applications.

TensorFlow, a popular deep learning library, is built with C++.

MongoDB (NoSQL database for big data) and Caffe (deep learning algorithm repository) are also built with C++.

4. JavaScript:


General-purpose language, not related to Java.

TensorFlow.js is a popular implementation for data science, enabling machine learning and deep learning in Node.js and browsers.

Other implementations include brain.js and machinelearn.js.

R-js project rewrites linear algebra specifications from R into TypeScript, paving the way for powerful math frameworks like Numpy and SciPy.

5. Julia:


Designed for high-performance numerical analysis and computational science.

Provides fast development like Python or R, with program execution speed comparable to C or Fortran.

JuliaDB is a notable application for data science, offering a package for working with large persistent datasets.

In summary, the video highlights the use cases and applications of various programming languages, including Java, Scala, C++, JavaScript, and Julia, in the field of data science. Each language has its strengths and is employed in different tools and programs catering to the diverse needs of data scientists.









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