Python

Learning a little bit of Python through the EdX class "Python Basics for Data Science."  Why, you ask? 

1. I find data science to be interesting and it's never too late to learn something new.
2. Jenny is working on some similar coursework and I thought it would make sense to be at least conversant in it.

First impressions:

1. Nice that it's free and so widely available.
2. Syntax is pretty straightforward.
3. Being interpreted means that I don't have to futz too much to make it run.
4. The tabbing requirements for loops and branching is ANNOYING!  Why not use {}'s like Java or C#?