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10th April 2003

Two views on Python, from Kevin Altis and NTK respectively:

Python is an Agile programming language!

Python is like the Lament Configuration in Hellraiser: looks like an exotic puzzle, is actually a gateway to a world of programming discipline and pleasure beyond pain.

Posted 10th April 2003 at 2:44 pm · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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