Why so few Python jobs?

Oleg Krivosheev kriol at boopsie.fnal.gov
Thu Oct 11 15:32:28 EDT 2001


Andrei Kulakov <sill at optonline.net> writes:

> On Fri, 28 Sep 2001 01:45:04 GMT, Warren Postma <embed at geocities.com> wrote:
> >> Any ideas on why so few Python jobs are available?
> > 
> > In my job, I use Python, but it is because I know Python and felt it was
> > the best tool for the job.   But seldom is it the "defining" characteristic
> > of a position. In particular, my job calls for C/C++ skills.  I have ported
> > python to embedded system platforms we use, and so my job is more entitled
> > "Embedded C/C++ Developer" than "Python Developer".
> > 
> > In other words, many more people use Python than it would seem from their
> > Job Descriptions.   Also, few jobs would exist that would require you to
> > know ONLY python, and not also require C/C++.   Python may be great, but
> > remember, it's written in C.  That makes C great by certain logical
> > principles. An effect can not be greater than its cause, something like
> > that. <grin>
> 
> So, War&Peace is no greater than children's ABC book? :P

you meant War&World ?

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> > Warren
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