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The limit of my response is but of my own humble opinion. Python is a relatively simple language, with a small learning curve, and many applications. I've seen
by alttab 17y ago
The limit of my response is but of my own humble opinion.
Python is a relatively simple language, with a small learning curve, and many applications. I've seen python used as a tool more than a primary technology for shops (unless they are a web company running Django.)
My advice is that it seems like you are looking at your career a little narrowly if you are simply looking for "python jobs" because it doesn't seem like you are willing to challenge yourself.
Do a little more personal stretching and you may realize there are more real opportunities than you have previously allowed yourself to notice.
- alttab 17y agoI can only assume the downvotes are due to my explanation of python as a language. When looking for jobs, you have to see how the business world views a certainly technology, not a collection of personal opinions. Python is a great tool no doubt - but I see little in the way of careers revolving around just python knowledge. In most hunts I see it as "icing on the cake." But again - take my word for what its worth - a guy on the internet. However, the fact the OP even posted this question only supports my argument.
- jheriko 17y agoI upvoted you. I sort of agree with your point. My opinion is that as a stand-alone language Python can do nothing that can not be done better with other, higher level, faster or more proven languages. However, I think Python has a solid place in providing scripting support - it sure is a lot faster to install and start using than it is to write a scripting language from scratch in your language of choice, and Python fits most tasks well (the only exception I've come across is real-time rendering applications, although I haven't tried newer versions since about 2005...). This vaguely fits the data too. :)
- alttab 17y agoThanks, and you would be correct. However, did you know that Sound Spectrum, the maker of G-force that was used in Apples iTunes as the high speed visualizer, uses python as a high performance scripting environment that runs through bindings in C to openGL. So theres a direct application - but here it also requires Graphics knowledge and high performance C++.