Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today

This (half)month in Python: Get to know the world of data science tools beyond usual suspects like NumPy and Pandas. Also: Take the hiccups out of setting up Python, learn why Python, Java, and JavaScript are so popular, and check out the new IDE just for Python and R users.

Top picks for Python readers on InfoWorld

5 newer data science tools you should be using with Python
NumPy and Pandas not enough? Here are some lesser-known but top-shelf data tools.

Maker of RStudio launches new R and Python IDE
Positron puts R and Python side-by-side in a VS Code-like workspace.

How to install Python the smart way Don’t get tangled in a snake’s nest of setup directions. Here’s a guide to successful Python-ing on all the major operating systems.

Why enterprises rely on JavaScript, Python, and Java Simplicity, power, and longevity are key—and harder to replace than some might think.

More good reads and Python updates elsewhere

LPython, experimental ahead-of-time compiler for Python, hits version 0.22
A new challenger arises in the struggle to make Python faster and easier to deploy.

Rye: A Hassle-Free Python Experience
Try out Rye; see if it makes your Py management issues go bye-bye.

All PyCon US 2024 sessions are now online at YouTube
Did you miss something? Stream the sessions and get caught up.

All Set! Looking Under the Hood of Python’s Set Data Structure
Find out why Python’s set datatype is more than just a dictionary with no keys.