Python tops the charts in the Tiobe programming language index. Also, who broke setuptools, and what’s the best way to install Python? It’s all here, in the mid-month Python report. Credit: Sergii Gnatiuk/Shutterstock This (half-)month in Python: C—er, see—how Cython makes for faster Python; learn four timely tips for writing cutting-edge Python code; get a quick guide to installing Python without hassle, tears, or cussing at your keyboard. And did Python just beat its own record in the Tiobe programming language index? Yes, yes it did. Top picks for Python readers on InfoWorld Python scores its highest rating in Tiobe indexPython holds the #1 spot in the Tiobe index with an 18.04% popularity rating and an 8% lead on the nearest competitor. 4 keys to writing modern Python Unlock better Py code with type hints, venvs, modern syntax, and testing tools that are worth their salt. How to install Python the smart way With this handy guide, you won’t need a socket wrench set, a boxcutter, or even an aspirin! Want Python at the speed of C? Try Cython! Here’s why, when you feel the need, the need for speed, it’s best to reach for Cython. More good reads and Python updates elsewhere Are function calls still slow in CPython?It’s far less terrible than it used to be—and it’s getting even better with Python 3.14. All right, who broke setuptools?Hint: It’s the same people who fixed it after (prematurely?) deprecating the test command. Should we make the Python debugger better?It’s hard to change pdb without breaking things, but what’s a little backwards incompatibility among Python performance-loving friends? WAT: Deep inspection of Python objectsDitch dir()—get the deep deets on objects at the Python REPL. Related content opinion Why scrum is dumb I don’t like scrum, and you shouldn’t either. By Nick Hodges Nov 06, 2024 6 mins Agile Development Software Development how-to 12 Java Enhancement Proposals changing Java A tour of the leading in-flight proposals aimed at tuning and refactoring the JVM and expanding and enhancing the Java language. By Matthew Tyson Nov 06, 2024 10 mins Java Programming Languages Software Development news WSO2 API managers manage AI APIs WSO2 API Manager and WSO2 API Platform for Kubernetes now allow developers to manage AI services as APIs, with support for OpenAI, Mistral A,I and Microsoft Azure OpenAI. By Paul Krill Nov 05, 2024 3 mins Generative AI APIs Devops feature Making the business case for generative AI The potential for generative AI to deliver a significant return on investment is being demonstrated by early adopters across various industries. My company provides one example. By Manish Rai Nov 05, 2024 9 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence Software Development Resources Videos