Summary

In this chapter, we've discussed the current status of Python and the process of change that is visible throughout the history of that language. We've learned why Python is changing and why it is important to follow that change.

Staying relevant is one of the biggest and most stressful challenges that professional programmers face regardless of the programming language they choose. Due to over 30 years of Python history and the ever-growing Python community, it isn't always clear how to efficiently stay up to date with the changes in the Python ecosystem. That's why we've looked into all the places where you can follow important discussions about Python's future.

What also changes together with the language are development tools that aim to ease and improve the software development processes. In the next chapter, we will continue with the topic of change and take a look at modern development environments. We will learn how to create repeatable...