Image: rootstocks/ Getty The Python Software Foundation has appointed a new Developer in Residence (DIR) to work full-time on the Python programming language and support its developer community ...

Programming languages: Python's new developer in residence and their 'make-it-or-break-it' role The enormity of the Python project means it has accumulated a sizeable backlog of issues over the years.

1. Python is user-friendly. Although often used as a high-level programming language, Python is also ideal for beginner programmers as it will teach you the fundamentals of programming.