Why so few Python jobs?

Andrei Kulakov sill at optonline.net
Fri Sep 28 21:54:21 EDT 2001


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

> 
> Warren
> 
> 
> 


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