Python’s popularity continues to outpace all competition. That’s why projects to make it faster are crucial, difficult as that may be. Plus, Python’s new, standardized dependency lockfile format is here. And if you’re a fan of Zig for speed and Python for convenience, we show how to make both languages live in harmony.
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Python’s popularity at its highest ever
No programming language has been this popular since Java in 2001. And Python’s lead over rival programming languages is growing.
Making Python faster won’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it
It will be a struggle to make Python faster, no thanks to its dynamism and legacy support needs. But it’s happening, and the effort is already paying dividends to the language’s massive user base.
