Xlrd vs Pandas

Developers should learn Xlrd when working with legacy Excel meets pandas is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

Xlrd

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Xlrd when working with legacy Excel

Pros

• xls files in Python, as it provides a simple and efficient way to parse spreadsheet data without requiring Microsoft Excel
• Related to: python, pandas

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Pandas

Pandas is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: data-analysis, python

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Xlrd if: You want xls files in python, as it provides a simple and efficient way to parse spreadsheet data without requiring microsoft excel and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Pandas if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what Xlrd offers.

The Bottom Line

Xlrd wins

Developers should learn Xlrd when working with legacy Excel