Agreed, but this is where Python shines and I don't think it's because of anything to do with Python other than that's where the critical mass of data support l

Agreed, but this is where Python shines and I don't think it's because of anything to do with Python other than that's where the critical mass of data support lies. I mean, it's somewhat more suited to data crunching ... I wonder if the significant increase of Python users lends well to it being also usable as a UI tech with the advantage merely being familiarity, consolidation of tech (i.e. 'we only use Python in house, no need for JS' etc..