3 Pretty Big Reasons for Learning Python
According to research and analysis carried out by the big developer websites, Stack Overflow, Tech Republic and IEEE Spectrum, Python is the fastest-growing and most popular programming language in the world right now. Great. So, what does this popularity content mean to your career? Is it worth learning and developing your Python skills or should you focus on another emerging language?
Well, that depends on where your interests lie.
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Data Science and Machine Learning
Python’s popularity and fast growth is a result of how versatile it is a programming language – it’s as popular with scientists, researchers and analysts as it is developers. Data science, machine learning, DevOps and IoT are fueling the boost in Python. If that’s your field or career choice, it’s simple: you need to know Python.
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Python’s Compatibility, Resources and Support
If you’re building solutions and APIs, it makes sense to build them in a language that is compatible with the environments most frequently used, and supported by other tools and solutions designed with that language in mind. The more popular the language, the more choice you’ll have in the resources you have available. Python’s popularity means that you will be able to more easily access supporting products, advise on forums, and programmers.
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Loads of Python jobs!
Python currently ranks in the top five (along with SQL, JavaScript, C# and Java) as the most popular language to learn for students. No surprise when you look at the tech job boards, which echo the popularity of Python.
Spectrum IEEE’s ranking system found that employers are looking for Python, only topped by Java and C for most required language skills.
If you have up-to-date Python skills and experience, you will have the pick of professions right now. it’s time to take advantage of Python’s top spot before other fast-growing languages catch-up.
Take a look at the current Python job vacancies for yourself. If you would like to know more, please contact Provide’s Tech recruitment team.