Python’s Tale

A benevolent dictator for life steps down and changes the course
of the Python language forever. Guido van Rossum’s “Transfer of
Power” memo brings attention to the way programming languages
evolve.


In this episode, Emily Morehouse makes the connection between
Python’s technical extensibility and its inclusive community.
Michael Kennedy explains how Python is both easy to learn and
powerful enough to build YouTube and Instagram. And Diane Mueller
highlights how the Python community took the lead on so many
inclusive practices that are spreading in tech—including the rise
of community-led decision-making.


Sometimes, a benevolent dictator can get a language started. But
Python shows it’s communities that make languages thrive.


Learn more about Python at redhat.com/commandlineheroes


Also check out these Python podcasts that guest Michael Kennedy
is part of — Talk Python to Me, and Python Bytes


We hear from Guido van Rossum in this episode from a Computer
History Museum interview.