Hi,

I am currently a 1st year PhD student, dealing mostly with molecular physics, so a bunch of quantum mechanics.

In most cases, I can approach a problem both analytically at first and then numerically, or numerically from the beginning.

I found that I need to sharpen my skills for both methods, but I do not know which one to approach more in detail, analytical solving or numerically? In the long term which one is more helpful?

I tend to say that acquiring analytical skills is very useful for a physicist, but seeing that nowadays most of the calculations are numerically done, I feel a bit confused.

What is your approach, more analytical or more numerically?

(Question posted on r/PhysicsStudent also)