We dig into all things Python, which Allen thinks is pretty good, and it's rise in popularity, while Michael and Joe go toe-to-toe over a gripe, ahem, feature.
We realize that you _can_ use your podcast player to read these notes, but if you didn't know, this episode's show notes can be found at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode152. Check it out and join the conversation.
Sponsors
- Datadog – Sign up today for a free 14 day trial and get a free Datadog t-shirt after creating your first dashboard.
- DataStax – Sign up today to get $300 in credit with promo code
CODINGBLOCKSand make something amazing with Cassandra on any cloud. - Linode – Sign up for $100 in free credit and simplify your infrastructure with Linode's Linux virtual machines.
Survey Says
News
- The Coding Blocks Game Jam 2021 results are in! (itch.io)
- Our review page has been updated! (/review)
- Ergonomic keyboard reviews:
Why Python?
A Brief History of Python. Very Brief.
- Python is a general-purpose high-level programming language, which can be used to develop desktop GUI applications, websites, and apps that run on sophisticated algorithms.
- Python was created in 1991, before JavaScript or Java, but didn't make major leaps in popularity until 1998 – 2003, according to the Tiobe index.
- Coincidentally, this lines up with the early days of Google, where they had a motto of "Python where we can, C++ where we must".
- In 2009, MIT switched from Scheme to Python, and others in academia followed.
Some Python Benefits, But Only Some
- It's an easy language for new developers as well as those who don't consider themselves developers, such as data scientists or hobbyists, but have a need write some code.
- Python has a great standard library when compared to languages like JavaScript that largely rely on third party libraries to provide depth in functionality.
- It's cross platform. As long as we're talking OS.
- Mobile? Not really, as that space is consumed with Swift, Java, and Objective-C. But with things like Pythonista, you can write and execute Python on mobile.
- Web? No, at least not on the client side. That space is dominated by JavaScript. But with frameworks like Django and Flask, you can use Python on the server side.
- In addition to the standard library, there are also many great/popular third party libraries, like NumPy, that are available on PyPi.
Th
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.