Python is typically taught in 101 classes because it enforces some good practices, is fairly quick to pick up, and if you have a math/finance background, can mo

Python is typically taught in 101 classes because it enforces some good practices, is fairly quick to pick up, and if you have a math/finance background, can more easily lead to some quick and fun projects that can be bootstrapped in a simple GUI in a couple days. Disclaimer: I prefer Ruby and JS over Python, but the amount of projects and roles I’ve seen lately that recommend or require Python experience seems to be growing. Not sure if that’s just related to the field I’ve pivoted into which has a stronger focus on data analysis/algorithms