IMO, programmers should learn a new language to a superficial level at least once a year, and to a deep level at least every 5 years. Python is a fine choice.

IMO, programmers should learn a new language to a superficial level at least once a year, and to a deep level at least every 5 years. Python is a fine choice. And it's easy to learn. The difference between 2 and 3 is basically immaterial, but 3 has more interesting features to play with ...