Using Python Scripts to analyse WpA Data

[Leonardo_Matos]

Hi there, starting this conversation to discuss with devs how they experiencing using Python to analyse WpA data. So far, do we have any API or solution instead of using R libraries through Python scripts?

[Martin_Chan · Accepted solution]

Hi @Leonardo_Matos - currently, the wpa R library is the most comprehensive open-source and community solution for analysing Workplace Analytics data. Most, though not all, of its functionalities can however be replicated by Python libraries like pandas, numpy, ggplot / plotnine (close cousin of dplyr and ggplot2 in R) - see this very simple example here.  However, a Python version of the wpa R library does not currently (yet) exist. We have in the past suggested users to use rpy2 to access the wpa R functionalities, but have a mixture of reactions including: 

1. Would prefer to switch to R instead for analysis, instead of using rpy2
2. Would prefer to wait till a Python library is available 
3. Will write Python scripts from scratch for custom analysis

It will actually be helpful to get a gauge of what analysts prefer here - what would your preference/ use case be? 

[Leonardo_Matos]

Thanks a lot for the response @Martin_Chan !