For the new translator: No. You need the latest file formats (MQXLZ, .sdlxliff 2.0) and neural MT.
For the professional freelancer or agency: Yes. The full SDL Trados Studio 2017 SR1 Professional 1411001018573 is better if:
In newer versions, editing complex file parsers (XML, JSON, HTML) is buried. In SDL Trados Studio 2017 SR1 Professional, the File Type Regex editor is a standalone, responsive window. You can build complex parsing rules in minutes, not hours.
The 2017 SR1 contains the most reliable version of PerfectMatch prior to RWS changing the algorithm. It leverages 100% of your existing untranslated segments without breaking tags.

