Guido van Rossum: Python and the Future of Programming | Lex Fridman Podcast #341

Guido van Rossum is the creator of Python programming language. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - GiveDirectly: to get gift matched up to $1000 - Eight Sleep: to get special savings - Fundrise: - InsideTracker: to get 20% off - Athletic Greens: to get 1 month of fish oil EPISODE LINKS: Guido’s Twitter: Guido’s Website: Python’s Website: PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - CPython 6:01 - Code readability 10:22 - Indentation 26:58 - Bugs 38:26 - Programming fads 53:37 - Speed of Python 1:18:31 - Type hinting 1:23:49 - mypy 1:29:05 - TypeScript vs JavaScript 1:45:05 - Best IDE for Python 1:55:05 - Parallelism 2:12:58 - Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) 2:22:36 - Python 4.0 2:34:53 - Machine learning 2:44:35 - Benevolent Dictator for Life (BDFL) 2:56:11 - Advice for beginners 3:02:43 - GitHub Copilot 3:06:10 - Future of Python SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: