Concerning Bioinformatics and Pearl (PERL)

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Pearl, likely a misspelling of Perl, is being considered for learning in the context of bioinformatics. The discussion highlights the popularity of R in bioinformatics, suggesting it might be a better choice due to its widespread use and the availability of reusable algorithms from public sources. MATLAB is mentioned as a background for the individual, indicating a preference for languages with strong mathematical capabilities. An article linked in the discussion compares various programming languages used in bioinformatics but does not address the importance of code reuse, which is a significant factor in choosing a language for this field. Overall, R is recommended as a potentially more beneficial option for bioinformatics programming.
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greetings,
I heard of Pearl and intend on learning it, yet I do have a question:
are there any better programming languages than pearl or more used and popular?
 
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I always hear about R when I hear about bioinformatics, but I have no experience with it, I'm more of a MATLAB guy (braces for python assault).
 
There is such a language as "Pearl", but I would bet that you mean "PERL".
I have not programmed in biometrics, so my advice is limited. Here is an short article by someone who has:http://www.molecularecologist.com/2012/11/a-comparison-of-bioinformatics-programming-languages/

The one thing that is not mentioned in that article is reusing code. If "R" is a language that is commonly used for informatics applications, then it might make sense to go with that one first - since you may very well be able to borrow "R" algorithms from public sources.
 

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