Python 2025: Data Science Dominates, Async & Rust Rise

The 2025 Python Developers Survey reveals data science now comprises over half of Python development, with Pandas and NumPy leading the way. Despite many using older Python versions, significant performance gains (up to 42%) are available in newer releases. Web development shows resurgence, with FastAPI framework surging in popularity. Rust is increasingly integrated for performance boosts. Async programming and multithreading are gaining traction, with Python 3.14 fully supporting GIL-free threading. Documentation is the top learning resource, and AI tools are rapidly gaining adoption.