Learn Python?

[P. Scott Dixon-2]

I am fairly knowledgeable in syntax.  Under what conditions would it
advisable to invest the time to learn Python?  Will it someday replace
the .sps file workhorse?  Thanks

[Daniel E WILLIAMS]

I've found Python most useful as a more intuitive replacement for the
macro syntax for automatic code generation.  If you want to do
on-the-fly code generation in SPSS, Python may be worth learning.
Python is a very transferable skill and therefore may be worth learning
for its own sake.

Dan Williams
Forecasting, Research and Analysis Office
Department of Human Services
State of Oregon, USA
503 947 5354

>>> "P. Scott Dixon" <[hidden email]> 5/2/2007 8:25 PM >>>

I am fairly knowledgeable in syntax.  Under what conditions would it
advisable to invest the time to learn Python?  Will it someday replace
the .sps file workhorse?  Thanks