What We Love About Python After 25 Years of Consulting

At our 25-year mark as a Python-focused consultancy, we’ve seen many languages come and go. Yet we stick with Python.

10 Things We Love About Python‍

1. Quick to Start, Fast to Grow

Python’s syntax prioritizes clarity and simplicity, making it easier to understand logic at a glance. This reduces the learning curve, allowing developers to quickly get comfortable and start building.‍

2. A Huge Ecosystem at Your Fingertips‍

From web frameworks to machine learning libraries, the Python Package Index (PyPI) offers a vast selection. This thriving ecosystem ensures solutions exist for nearly every challenge.‍

3. Dominant in Data Science‍

Python rules data science, thanks to Pandas and integrations with modern platforms like Databricks. Analysts and data engineers rely on Python to wrangle data and derive insights efficiently.

‍4. Professional Maintenance Mindset‍

Python isn’t just for hobbyists. Many full-time developers choose it for long-term projects. This leads to better documentation, consistent updates, and fewer abandoned codebases.‍

5. Clear, Not Clever‍

Python emphasizes clarity. It rejects hidden “magic” and tribal knowledge, favoring explicit code that’s easier to read and maintain.‍

6. AI-Ready

‍Whether it’s TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn, Python provides a rich toolbox for AI and ML projects. Its libraries are a staple in advanced analytics and intelligent applications.‍

7. Stronger Static Typing‍

Tools like MyPy strengthen Python’s static typing story. It’s now easier to catch issues early, improving code quality in large, complex systems.‍

8. Plays Nicely with Rust‍

Python integrates well with Rust, a systems language known for security and speed. Mixing the two can boost performance and enhance security of an application.‍

9. The “Second Best” Language for Everything‍

Python may not always be the top choice for every domain, but it’s consistently near the top. You can rely on it for web apps, data layers, orchestration scripts, machine learning pipelines, and more.‍

10. The Future: Python in the Browser?‍

With the rise of WebAssembly, Python may soon break into front-end development. This opens exciting doors for a full-stack Python experience.

Looking Forward

After 25 years, Python’s strengths — its simplicity, ecosystem, clarity, and versatility — still inspire us. We can’t wait to see what the next 25 years bring.

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