nixCraft 🐧Jan 5, 2025
Python dominates the IT world, especially in automation and many other areas. If you ever need a quick boost to your resume and job profile, try to master it. It's not perfect, but it gets the job done. Python is in demand for everything from writing web apps to IT infrastructure and more. The best part? It is easy to learn. It is the new basic.
Show threadrhempelJan 5, 2025

@nixCraft I use Python all the time as the main scripting language when the script needs more than a few conditionals or has to process text.

For my embedded systems work, I use it to drive functional tests of hardware using PyTest, often together with PySerial.

I use Python tools like Sphinx and Jupyter whenever possible too.

It's a great language for tooling once you understand how to use the extensive library system, and minimize external dependencies.

Show threadderptronJan 5, 2025

@rhempel @nixCraft I love Jupyter. The mix of Jupyter and Sphinx in the form of Jupyter Book is incredible.

Pytest is incredible. Maybe there's equivelent in one of the more modern languages like Rust or Go, but I've yet to see anything that matches pytest in what it is capable of and what it makes easy.

C++ and Python mix really well also. Pybind11 makes it pretty easy.

Show threadAm I?Jan 5, 2025
@crazyeddie
In that case, make sure to check out Xeus Cling (you will need conda to do so).
Start up a new Jupyter notebook in C++17 😁
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Show threadAm I?
@crazyeddie
https://xeus-cling.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
If you are curious.
@rhempel @nixCraft
Introduction — xeus-cling documentation

Jan 5, 2025 at 4:32pmWeb