With AI’s Powerful Programming Assistance, Should You Still Learn Basic Data Analysis Skills?

While I seem to be discussing programming and data analysis, you can also apply these insights to other fields that require deep thinking.

On the Knowledge Planet, a member named Tian Mutian asked:

Hello, Mr. Wang, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, is it still necessary to study your book “Data Also Has Its Way” (My book about Data Analysis with Python Programming) seriously?

Here’s my reply:

I understand your concern about whether Data Also Has Its Way or similar Python data analysis books are still worth reading, given the increasing maturity of AI programming. This kind of doubt is very normal, as many students feel the same way when faced with the impact of AI technology: if AI can help write code, perform analysis, translate, and even draw, do we still need to delve into the foundational knowledge and skills we’ve learned?

I believe Data Also Has Its Way is still helpful for mastering data analysis, even with AI assistance.

First, while AI can generate and run code, the final judgment still lies with you.