Python: Come for the language, stay for the community
Ryan and Paul Everitt discuss Python's evolution, pivotal moments, transition from Python 2 to 3, and its significant impact on academia and data science.
MAIN POINTS
- Paul Everitt is a developer advocate at JetBrains and an early Python adopter.
- Python's growth paralleled the rise of the internet.
- Transition from Python 2 to 3 increased Python's adoption.
- Python plays a crucial role in academia and data science.
TAKEAWAYS
- Python's history is marked by pivotal moments that shaped its development.
- The language's transition phases were critical to its widespread adoption.
- Python's influence extends significantly into academic and scientific fields.
- JetBrains supports Python's community through advocacy and development tools.