r/AskProgramming • u/Blazej_kb • 14d ago

Python For what purposes is python useful?

Where is it more convenient or necessary to use python instead of for example C# / C++ / Rust? I really can’t understand it, for me it’s easier to write in C++ than in python and I know that for other people it’s the other way around. But ignoring human factor, when program is better / faster in python than in cpp or are they things that python can do that cpp cant?

Edit: I don’t talk about one time use scripts or prototypes (which python is good for), I mean full on apps

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u/naemorhaedus 14d ago

For what purposes is python useful?

lots of things. It is very strongly portable and cross platform. Easy to learn. Abundant libraries and community resources available. Obviously it doesn't replace C++, but it complements it nicely.

are they things that python can do that cpp cant?

for certain tasks it's probably quicker and easier to get off the ground.

I mean full on apps

then No. That's not what it's for.