Alex Gaynor 11/18/2008

What Python learned from economics

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The article draws a parallel between economic incentives and Python's language design philosophy. It argues that Python, like good economic policy, makes the 'right way' to code (e.g., proper indentation, avoiding wildcard imports, using parameterized queries in Django) the easiest path. This enforcement of best practices from the start benefits code readability and security, encouraging a community focused on sustainable development over quick fixes.

What Python learned from economics

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