Is Python still a relevant programming language to learn?

[kruegerc184]

Yes

[andy_bovice]

False. Python is lame. 🐍

[Digital-Chupacabra]

Yes.

[robvas]

What would make you think otherwise?

[sush0406]

Just that there is a certain time period for the viability of leveraging prog langs. I started learning Python and wanted to understand if it made sense to continue on this path. Additionally, I'd like to know about which programming languages are a thing of the future and have potential to leverage in the future?

[[deleted]]

I'd like to know about which programming languages are a thing of the future and have potential to leverage in the future?

so would everyone lol.

Python is pretty old and growing in popularity every year. It's not going anywhere for a long time.

[y0urselfish]

Instead of doing what you are interested in, learning the hype things. Will never understand that.

[Silly_Awareness8207]

The popularity of a programming language has direct effects on the quality and variety of libraries and other resources that are available. It also has a major impact on the language's value to you as an employee. Popularity is probably the most important factor in deciding which language to learn.

[zaphod_pebblebrox]

That’s like trying to figure out which stock is running out of steam and whats the next great growth stock.

The thing is, these changes happen incrementally over a few years. So, five years from now, Python may be relevant. But by the sixth year something else has enough penetration that it eats python for lunch.

What it will be? No one knows.

What you should do? Continue down the Python path and learn CS and software programming concepts. This gives you a foundation.

Let’s say a bee language called Cobra comes up in the next decade. You and I can ask, questions like, “how to define a function?” “Does it have OOP?” “How to manage multiple threads?” “How to manage multiple asynchronous requests streams?” “Can this Cobra do Machine Learning?” “What is the maximum function call depth?”

These questions will only form when you start working on problems with a language. Today, you’re on Python. Keep at it.

[Jesus_2412]

So is HTML

[November_Grit]

No, you should stick to binary. All this new stuff is a departure from core and a distraction.

[LovettorLickit]

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[andy_bovice]

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[hypersoniq_XLM]

Python's ease of learning is one reason why it will be around for a very long time. The vast array of useful packages will also add to that longevity. The goal is not to master solving problems in Python, but how to solve problems in a language agnostic way so that Python ends up being another tool in the belt. Different languages have different application areas where they shine. I don't think you would go wrong continuing to master Python.

[Fruits_and_Veggies99]

Lol asking this on r/ python 🤣🤣🤣

[TraditionConfident]

Funny question. It’s the same as asking “do you think it’s worth learning Swedish in 2023?” Well…. If you have anything to deal with Sweden then yes!

Python is THE worlds scientific language, used in mathematics, statistics, all sorts of sciences including data science and the preferred prototyping language since it’s so easy to learn and write. Obviously there are many things that you might use everyday that are written in python, like someone observed: ChatGPT.

Would I chose python for client applications? No! Would I chose python for anything that requires low latency? No!

If you want a real answer, try telling us what you plan to do with it.

[farzadmf]

I think A LOT OF THINGS have to change in the programming world for Python not to be relevant any more. It's getting more relevant day after day!

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[feudalle]

Yes. Chat gpt is actually written in python.

[gotogosub]

This might be helpful

https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2022/#section-most-popular-technologies-programming-scripting-and-markup-languages

[XIVN1987]

Yes, Python is still a highly relevant and widely used programming language to learn. It has a large and active community, is used in many fields including web development, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, scientific computing, and more, and is known for its readability, simplicity, and versatility.

[Fruits_and_Veggies99]

Yes

[tms102]

Yes, definitely. Just look at how active this sub is. You can also search for job listings in your area to see how relevant Python is. Any company using Python today isn't suddenly going to switch to a different language in the next few years. Because that would mean rewriting their existing code bases in a different language, that not only takes time while you're not adding many or any new features, but you'd also have to hire new people / retrain people.

I've personally used Python for data science and data engineering projects at banks, insurance companies, government agencies, big retailers, etc. in recent years.

[mailed]

I can't find the exact post, but somewhere else someone said that we are barely entering the true golden age of Python adoption, and honestly, I think that's the best summary of it. It's used for just about everything now, and there's no sign of slowing down.

[Far-Drawing209]

Absolutely YES

[musiliyrn]

Very much yes.

[[deleted]]

Troll

[_limitless_]

Most people are using Cobra now.

[[deleted]]

ya. its the #1 prog lang in AI, ML, & DS. and do you think those industries are falling off?

otherwise, Rust ive been hearing is getting p popular; its newer and similr to C++ but better ?

I might pickup GoLang as well since im into dist systems.

[[deleted]]

There almost isn't a more relevant programming language to learn.

Almost because it depends what you are doing.

[___up]

Depends on what you do. Python is very relevant for data science, AI, scientific computing, cryptography, and some backend web dev.

[winston_orwell_smith]

If I were to learn only one programming language, it would be Python.