Python in 2024: Faster, More Powerful, and More Popular Than Ever

2024-12-30

2024 saw Python solidify its position as a leading programming language. Python 3.13 introduced a significant performance boost with the experimental 'no-GIL' build and a JIT compiler. The removal of obsolete modules streamlined the language, while its crucial role in AI, machine learning, and data science propelled its popularity to new heights. Python surpassed JavaScript in usage on GitHub and achieved a remarkable 18% in the Tiobe index, solidifying its place among the top three programming languages.

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The AI Backlash: A Necessary Correction for Practical Implementation

2024-12-24

InfoWorld reports a growing developer frustration with the hype surrounding AI, emphasizing the need for practical and easily integrated tools. The article uses the RamaLama project as an example, showcasing how container technology simplifies AI model deployment and usage, and highlights the importance of smaller, more easily understood AI models. Developers want AI to seamlessly integrate into their workflows, not exist as a separate entity. This "AI backlash" presents an opportunity for effective AI implementation.

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