>> Short answer: People use Python instead of Java because people (at >> least intelligent people) tend to avoid pain. >> > Intelligent people don't suffer from fanboy sentiments. They just pick a > language that works best for them. I agree with the previous poster and don't think it's just being a fan boy. Some projects require Java, or at least are easier in Java, such as creating browser applets, but in the majority of cases I find Python much easier to work in. The code is more terse and easier to read and work with.
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