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Is Pythonista a viable tool for data analysis? I'm looking to learn Python so I can break into QA at my company, and I'm debating whether I should go with a Mac and Sublime Text, or an iPad Pro and Pythonista.

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If you want to make data analysis, you should make that with a computer. The power from a tablet is not enough to make analysis.

Essex
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  • I figured, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks! – Macinboss Apr 19 '16 at 22:56
  • @Macinboss Don't forget to vote answer ;) – Essex Apr 19 '16 at 22:59
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    that is a strange comment... I use it all the time for testing purposes. it has an incredible library of modules pre-installed. It is obviously designed with a market in mind for a myriad of apple devices. You open up the debate about which hardware operating system one should be using, which is a no-win situation. –  Apr 20 '16 at 01:57
  • @DanPatterson That's interesting! So are you able to transfer and use the scripts written in Pythonista? What I mean by that is, can I send them to a Mac to be run, or is it confined to be used with the iPad? – Macinboss Apr 21 '16 at 15:11
  • I copy/send everything to one of the 'cloud' options depending on where it needs to go... usually OneDrive for my pc but anywhere, even email. then I use it there. Bringing the files in is a similar process. That way I can program where ever I am with my iPad. apparently you can use it on any "iThingy" even the phone. I have no complaints, except python 3 isn't out yet, but very soon based on the pythonista forum. As long as you know the differences between 2 and 3, there are no issues.. I am py-lingual in any event –  Apr 21 '16 at 15:40
  • Thank's @DanPatterson that's extremely helpful! – Macinboss Apr 28 '16 at 15:07
  • This answer is completely wrong. – Luke Taylor Jul 18 '16 at 08:07
  • @LukeTaylor I've removed the acceptance of the answer. user1121588's response was spot on! – Macinboss Apr 10 '17 at 16:35