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Python

Posted by anonymous123
anonymous123
5,794 Points

Windows or Linux

For Python should I use Windows or Linux? Which one do professionals use?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points

Python is available for both Windows and Linux, so the choice of operating system should be based on other factors.

Professionals use both systems for Python development, based on their other needs.

anonymous123
anonymous123
5,794 Points

Steven Parker For Python Web Development, Software Development, and Machine Learning should I use Linux?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points

Pick the OS you prefer working with. The courses are not OS-specific.

Brandon Haulk
Brandon Haulk
353 Points
Brandon Haulk
Brandon Haulk
353 Points

Personally, I prefer Linux for Python Web Development . Specifically Fedora as it promotes the use of open-source software. However, Python can be used with either OS without issue so pick the one you are most comfortable with.