Python is one of the most approachable languages to learn, thanks to its object-oriented-first approach and its minimal syntax. The standard library includes many useful modules that you can use to ...

Shell scripting is an often forgotten programming environment, relegated to simple automation tasks and little else. In fact, it’s possible to achieve much more complex tasks in the shell.

In 2025, picking the best programming language for automation can mean fewer headaches and faster results. This post walks through how to weigh speed, tool support, and ease of use. We look at Python, ...

What you’ll learn: The basics of interacting with computers using the Unix shell (a.k.a. the command line), which is a foundational skill for all other technical computing. You’ll learn how to ...

More flexible interactive shell. Python 3.13 uses a new interactive shell by default, which has emerged from the PyPy project and offers significantly more convenience than the previous one.