Summary
In this chapter, we introduced the decades-old Tuxedo framework for building distributed applications and technology that is still relevant today. We also looked at the current state of Tuxedo through the eyes of a fellow Tuxedo user and why the Python programming language is a good choice for development in the year 2021 and beyond. Lastly, we prepared a development environment by installing Tuxedo and Python in a Docker image. While it might not be a good idea to use a Docker container as the main development machine, it makes a nice throwaway sandbox for trying out code samples.
These topics helped you to acquire basic knowledge of Tuxedo and set up a working environment for creating applications. We will move things on in the next chapter, where you will build your first application.
