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human
Is learning RStudio better than MATLAB?

Currently an undergraduate student studying Genetics. I'm learning data computing in RStudios at the moment but I was wondering if other programs like Matlab are better or more helpful when I apply for Master's/PhDs?
gpt
Not a genetics student, but it's always valuable to learn a well supported open source language like R or Python.

MatLab costs a small fortune for a licence, and while in academia it shouldn't be an issue just generally there may be a time where it's not always available because of this reason.