Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world and for good reason. It's versatile, easy to learn, and has a wide range of applications.

According to one measure, Python is potentially on the verge of becoming the most popular computer programming language and joining C and Java as the only other languages to attain the top spot.

Programming languages: Faster Python project Pyston takes a big step forward Data science company Anaconda is funding the Pyston project by hiring its lead developers.