The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss. Credit: Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock 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. Related content analysis Generative AI won’t fix cloud migration You’ve probably heard how generative AI will solve all cloud migration problems. It’s not that simple. Generative AI could actually make it harder and more costly. By David Linthicum Jul 12, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing news HR professionals trust AI recommendations HireVue survey finds 73% of HR professionals trust AI to make candidate recommendations, while 75% of workers are opposed to AI making hiring decisions. By Paul Krill Jul 11, 2024 3 mins Technology Industry Careers how-to Safety off: Programming in Rust with `unsafe` What does it mean to write unsafe code in Rust, and what can you do (and not do) with the 'unsafe' keyword? The facts may surprise you. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 11, 2024 8 mins Rust Programming Languages Software Development Resources Videos