My own perception of that is somewhat colored by where people ask my advice, which is still, of course, about changes to Python internals or at least standard libraries.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
People are still crazy about Python after twenty-five years, which I find hard to believe.
I think the special thing about Python is that it's a writers' commune. The writers are in charge. The writers decide what the material is.
I'd always thought that if Python was going to go on at all, it'd be nice to get into storylines.
In my daily work, I work on very large, complex, distributed systems built out of many Python modules and packages. The focus is very similar to what you find, for example, in Java and, in general, in systems programming languages.
Americans like to think 'Python' is how English people really are. There is an element of truth to that.
My favorite language for maintainability is Python. It has simple, clean syntax, object encapsulation, good library support, and optional named parameters.
Now, it's my belief that Python is a lot easier than to teach to students programming and teach them C or C++ or Java at the same time because all the details of the languages are so much harder. Other scripting languages really don't work very well there either.
The standard library saves programmers from having to reinvent the wheel.
I would encourage nonproprietary standards for tools and libraries.
Most people when they come to you for advice, come to have their own opinions strengthened, not corrected.
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