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Pretty much anything - Python's a multi-paradigm language. Web development, system admin, desktop apps, games, console programs - it doesn't really matter. Som
by anthonyb 16y ago
Pretty much anything - Python's a multi-paradigm language. Web development, system admin, desktop apps, games, console programs - it doesn't really matter.
Some of your workflow or setup might be a little different, eg. Django vs. PHP, but not so much that you'll be completely lost.
- jdunck 16y agoEh, no tool is great for everything. I think python applies broadly, but it isn't great for building an OS. :)
- f1gm3nt 16y agoI agree, I try to look at languages as tools in the toolbox. If you compare django to symfony or rails. Then I think the difference is preference. However if I'm trying to write a game for the pc then I wouldn't use php (or maybe I would [evil laugh]). So that's why I was curious what applications you would normally use it for?
- jdunck 16y agoWeb dev, GIS, scientific, networking, machine learning, maybe some games. I agree on similar libraries in various langs, though I think community culture counts for a lot. I think the various runtimes for python is a particular strength.
- anthonyb 16y agoWe'll see - in another 12 months or so PyPy might be a lot faster...