Python’s Tale

<p>A benevolent dictator for life steps down and changes the course of the Python language forever. Guido van Rossum’s “Transfer of Power” memo brings attention to the way programming languages evolve.</p> <p>In this episode, <a href="https://twitter.com/emilyemorehouse?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Emily Morehouse</a> makes the connection between Python’s technical extensibility and its inclusive community. <a href="https://twitter.com/mkennedy?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael Kennedy</a> explains how Python is both easy to learn and powerful enough to build YouTube and Instagram. And <a href="https://twitter.com/pythondj" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Diane Mueller</a> highlights how the Python community took the lead on so many inclusive practices that are spreading in tech—including the rise of community-led decision-making.</p> <p>Sometimes, a benevolent dictator can get a language started. But Python shows it’s communities that make languages thrive.</p> <p>Learn more about Python at <a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/command-line-heroes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">redhat.com/commandlineheroes</a></p> <p>Also check out these Python podcasts that guest Michael Kennedy is part of — <a href="https://talkpython.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Talk Python to Me</a>, and <a href="https://pythonbytes.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Python Bytes</a></p> <p>We hear from Guido van Rossum in this episode from a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzkdci2HDpU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Computer History Museum interview</a>.</p>