I started to use python about 20 years ago, which was very pleasant (there was a nearly seamless transition from the old Numeric to Numpy at the time). I was us

I started to use python about 20 years ago, which was very pleasant (there was a nearly seamless transition from the old Numeric to Numpy at the time). I was using it less regularly for a number of years and came back to it to find what appears like an absolute mess. Is there any good overview which packaging solution has which properties, and will work in specific situations?