Guido van Rossum on Python and the Future of Programming

This podcast episode features Guido van Rossum, the creator of the Python programming language, discussing various aspects of Python and the future of programming. The conversation covers topics such as CPython, code readability, indentation, bugs, programming fads, the speed of Python 3.11, type hinting, mypy, TypeScript vs. JavaScript, the best IDE for Python, parallelism, the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), Python 4.0, and machine learning. The episode provides valuable insights into the evolution and current state of Python, as well as its role in the broader programming landscape. It also includes information on how to support the podcast through sponsors.

• •Guido van Rossum provides insights into the design and evolution of Python.
• •The episode discusses practical aspects of Python, including performance and tooling.
• •The conversation touches upon the future of programming and the role of Python in it.