Why we’re learning Python

Python was the fastest growing programming language in 2017. Surprisingly, its newest fans include business majors, analysts and content marketers. Here’s why. Newsletter #41 January 12, 2018 Essential news, trends, and stories from Codecademy and the world of code. [The Rise of Python] Why We’re Learning Python Python was named the fastest growing programming language of 2017 by Stack Overflow. This was attributed to its ties to machine learning and data science. But we’re not all trying to build HAL 9000. Python’s newest fans also include business majors, analysts, and content marketers. Why? - Python has become a go-to language for analyzing data - As a first programming language, it’s simple and straightforward - While easy to learn, Python has the power to grow with you - It’s an in-demand skill for anyone who wants to be data-driven Join our team as we explore the rise of Python, its popularity and what you need to know about this powerful language. With insights from our principal Data Scientist and other industry leaders, we’ll show you how learning Python can benefit you. [READ ON]( In Other News Highly Logical Star Trek fans: rejoice! [You can finally say "Computer" to your Echo to command it](. Teach Alexa to boldly go where no AI has gone before with our free [Amazon Alexa skills course](. Coffeecademy: Building a Mobile App with React Native [Read how]( one of our engineers taught himself how to build a mobile app with React Native while in search of a better brew. Checking in on Your Resolutions This year, don’t be too ambitious. Check out One-Day Resolutions. One day. One free coding course. One new skill. Walk away with a [stronger resume tomorrow](. Connect with Us Codecademy 49 W 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 [Codecademy on Facebook]( [Codecademy on Twitter]( [Codecademy on Instagram]( [Codecademy on LinkedIn]( [Codecademy Forums]( [Unsubscribe]( from these alerts.