Why Learn Python? 10 Reasons You Should Become Fluent in 2019

Learning how to program? You’ve got to start with the basics. Learning languages like C++ or PHP are a great start but what about something new like Python?

Why learn Python?

Did you know that Python is one of the fastest-growing programming languages in the world? Its annual growth rate is 27%, allowing Python to outgrow almost all other smaller technologies in development.

Even if you already have your preferred programming language, you shouldn’t limit yourself. That means you need to start learning more languages to become a better programmer.

But for beginners, it’s simple to start using Python due to its easy learning curve. Aside from that, it also has enough power to build web applications or automate business processes. If you’re ready to learn what Python can do for you, read the following reasons and start today.

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Apple's Craig Federighi dishes on Swift in open source

Apple's SVP for Software Engineering Craig Federighi - Photo By Gadjo C. Sevilla

Apple's Senior Vice President for Software Engineering Craig Federighi was a guest on John Gruber's The Talk Show podcast recently and gave some insights on Swift in open source. Swift is Apple's unified programming language which it hopes developers will shift to from Objective C. Apple released Swift into open source recently hoping to make it widely available to all developers. 

Federighi said that Swift is the most popular language on Github, which is a widely used repository for open source programming and resources.  Expected to be the major language for the next 20 years and the lynchpin of Apple's various OS ecosystems, Swift is now also available for Linux where it can be used on servers. 

 "I think our team is a really seasoned team in the world of developing languages and we know that a language really can’t be developed in a vacuum," Federighi noted. "The first step is you have to crystallize your basic ideas and have a starting point. But we knew we needed feedback then to work toward the language that ultimately Swift has become and will become in the future." For more information on Swift, check this link.

Source: Daring Fireball

Pearson releases Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide book

Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide: is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android Bootcamp course, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with all versions of Android widely used today. Write and run code every step of the way — creating apps that catalog crime scenes, browse photos, track your jogging route, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development. The book is on sale now for $39.99.

Netflix Canada offering kid-friendly fare for March break

Netflix Canada is offering a variety of kid-friendly shows for children up to the age of 12 available in their Just for Kids section, the following shows and films are just an example of the content that will help keep kids happy over the break. Hit jump for the full list of shows.

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