Python Records and Highlights in 2024

 

1. Python Adoption Records:

   • Surpassed 50 million active developers globally using Python in various domains.
   • Ranked as the #1 language on TIOBE and Stack Overflow Developer Survey for the 5th consecutive year.

2. Most Downloaded Libraries:

   • NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib retained their spots as the most downloaded libraries for data analysis.
   • Libraries like Transformers (by Hugging Face) broke records in downloads due to generative AI applications.

3. Longest Python Code Base:

   • Open-source project pandas reached a milestone with over 200k lines of code, reflecting its complexity and growth.

4. Most Forked GitHub Python Repository:

   • Python itself remained the most forked Python repository on GitHub, followed closely by projects like Django and Flask.

5. Highest Salary for Python Developers:

   • Python developers working in AI research reported an average annual salary of $180,000 in leading tech hubs like Silicon Valley.

6. Top Trending Python Tools in 2024:

   • Streamlit: For building data-driven apps.
   • FastAPI: For creating fast and secure RESTful APIs.
   • Poetry: For Python dependency management and packaging.

7. Learning Python in 2024:

• Python remained the most taught language in schools and universities globally.
• Platforms like freeCodeCamp, Kaggle, and HackerRank saw a significant surge in Python-based coding challenges and courses.

Python Programming in 2024: Summary

1. Popularity and Adoption:

   • Python maintained its position as one of the most popular programming languages worldwide, particularly for data science, machine learning, and web development.
   • Python’s simplicity continued to attract new developers, making it a top choice for beginners in programming.

2. New Features in Python 3.13:

   • Performance Improvements: Python 3.13 introduced significant enhancements in performance, especially in I/O operations and memory management.
   • Syntax Updates: Added support for pattern matching enhancements and cleaner error messages.
   • Typing Updates: Continued focus on static type hints with improved support for generics and type narrowing.

3. AI and Machine Learning:

   • Python remained the dominant language for AI and machine learning with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.
   • New Libraries: Advanced AI libraries like PyCaret 3.0 and LangChain gained traction for low-code AI and generative AI applications.

4. Web Development:

   • Frameworks like FastAPI and Django introduced major updates, focusing on developer experience and scalability.
   • Integration of AI with web applications became a popular trend, with Python enabling rapid prototyping.

5. Community and Events:

   • Python conferences like PyCon 2024 (held in Toronto) set attendance records, highlighting global interest in Python.
   • The Python Software Foundation (PSF) expanded its initiatives to promote diversity and inclusivity in the Python community.