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 feature What is Rust? Safe, fast, and easy software development Unlike most programming languages, Rust doesn't make you choose between speed, safety, and ease of use. Find out how Rust delivers better code with fewer compromises, and a few downsides to consider before learning Rust. By Serdar Yegulalp Nov 20, 2024 11 mins Rust Programming Languages Software Development how-to Kotlin for Java developers: Classes and coroutines Kotlin was designed to bring more flexibility and flow to programming in the JVM. Here's an in-depth look at how Kotlin makes working with classes and objects easier and introduces coroutines to modernize concurrency. By Matthew Tyson Nov 20, 2024 9 mins Java Kotlin Programming Languages analysis Azure AI Foundry tools for changes in AI applications Microsoft’s launch of Azure AI Foundry at Ignite 2024 signals a welcome shift from chatbots to agents and to using AI for business process automation. By Simon Bisson Nov 20, 2024 7 mins Microsoft Azure Generative AI Development Tools news Microsoft unveils imaging APIs for Windows Copilot Runtime Generative AI-backed APIs will allow developers to build image super resolution, image segmentation, object erase, and OCR capabilities into Windows applications. By Paul Krill Nov 19, 2024 2 mins Generative AI APIs Development Libraries and Frameworks Resources Videos