This reminds me of the Google guidelines[1] for when to use Bash. Between Python's extensive standard library and the ability to call shell commands[2] if nece

This reminds me of the Google guidelines[1] for when to use Bash. Between Python's extensive standard library and the ability to call shell commands[2] if necessary, I rarely reach for Bash. [1]: https://google.github.io/styleguide/shell.xml?showone=When_to_use_Shell#When_to_use_Shell https://google.github.io/styleguide/shell.xml?showone=When_t... [2]: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/89228/calling-an-external-command-in-python https://stackoverflow.com/questions/89228/calling-an-externa...