[$] Convergence in the pip and conda worlds?

The discussions about the world of Python packaging and the
problems caused by its disparate tools and incompatible ecosystems are
still ongoing. Last week, we looked at the
beginnings of the conversation in mid-November, as the discussion
turned toward a possible convergence between two of the major
package-management players: pip and conda. There are numerous
barriers to bringing the two closer together, inertia not least, but the
advantages for users of both, as well as new users to come, could be
substantial.