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ASK HN: What should a Python developer learn next?

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ASK HN: What should a Python developer learn next?

#1
Hi everyone, I'm a freelancer in python, and I want to learn other things. currently, I only know python, js. what other technologies that will help me move forward?

P.S. I'm not a professional in python, and I probably need to learn it more. but I just want a new useful thing.

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#2
Whatever you want. Really.

There isn't a "I've done language x so now I'll move on to y" progression chart anywhere.

It's more about what languages you like to use, what you would like to work on, what you're curious about, whether you want to be using that language at work some day etc.

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#4
I would not focus too much on “technology” but more on its applications. Maybe you want to have a look into electronics, machine learning, cryptography, network protocols or something like that.

With some literacy in Python you are well equipped to proceed to a more problem-solving focus.

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#5
I've started my career with Python and after doing some Typescript for a while I've really fallen in love with Scala. The syntax in Scala 3 is very readable (after dealing with the initial discomfort of a new language) and the language feels, in same ways, like a natural evolution of Python.

Having the possibility of using the whole Java ecosystem is also a huge plus. It's definitely not a perfect language but it shares some strengths with Python and it's a great language for "larger" projects.

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#8

You could try Rust, it’s a bit more verbose and complex than Python but it’s a very loved programming language. The most loved one according to the latest stackoverflow.com survey.

Note: not a phyton, but PHP programmer here I also recommend Rust, learning Rust just for little bit may change how you think and tend you to make better decisions when coding with language you are familiar with.
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