Python: The Documentary

I just watched “Python: The Documentary” and absolutely loved it 🩵 Highly recommended!

Takeaway

The documentary narrates not only the technical milestones but the human journey:

• 🚀 How Guido van Rossum’s vision and persistence turned a small project (started over a Christmas break!) into a global phenomenon.
• 🚨How the community navigated tough transitions (obviously we are talking about Python 2 → 3) and came out stronger.
• 🐍 How tools like Anaconda helped Python explode in data science.
• 🩵 And how a culture of inclusivity transformed PyCon into a space that reflects the diversity of the wider world.

It’s fascinating to see that Python’s growth wasn’t just about clever design choices. Its real strength came from something deeper: A culture that welcomes ideas, contributions, and people. As Brett Cannon famously said:

Came for the language, stayed for the community. ✨

That sentiment really sums up what makes Python the world’s most loved programming language 🐍.