Anyone else here who can't stand Python?

Question

Yes, you can trust your eyes, they're fine. I really said it. I don't like Python.

I mean... it's a powerful rapid development programming language with every right to exist. But I just cannot stand its syntax.

Meaningful white-space? Are you kidding me? I don't want to spend hours on debugging other people's codes because they can't tell a space from a tab or don't care for correct indentation as much as I do.
And then that line break as a statement terminator... It's like the language wants you to write messy one-liners that ain't fun for nobody to read.

I get it: It's easy to learn and it comes with huge powerful libraries packed with useful features. I'm also really impressed by what the language can do maths-wise, but still...

Look, I'm not telling anyone to quit using Python. I'm not saying it's a bad language. I'm not even saying that the languages I use are better or have less issues... but I still prefer the clean curly-bracy structure of C-based languages with meaningless white-space and nice semicolon statement terminators. It's https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/New/just so much easier to read.

Anyone out there who agrees? At least partly, maybe? I would really love to hear your opinions on this one.

Answer 1

😂😂😂 it's so funny!!! I can't stand most of other languages because I always forget semicolons or braces, so my codes never run.. 😂😂
I think it depends on your needs and what are your habits.. however, you don't need 4 spaces or a tab: if you want you can use 1 space, or 2 or 11... anyway, fortunally there are a lot of languages, find yours!!!😊

Answer 2

My teacher taught me that it is very good to use indentation because it makes much easier to read the code instead of getting stuck on "wall-of-text".
I like python for that. It makes also let you know what or which code belongs to certain structure.
I also using it when I code on Java. Eclipse has also it. If you mark everything and ctrl+i then it will fix for you.
So I prefer calling it for indentation.

Answer 3

haven't dug into it yet.
but always was told that it's a cool language. made only the tutorial here, which was fine. I must do some sneaky code. no pun intended.

Answer 4

Well, I too am having difficulties trying to digest Python syntax, particularly the collection family (list etc.), and my brain just refuse the logic how a string can be multiplied by a number to replicate the string :)

But I hesitate to quit learning it, because I'm not sure if I may need it for something in the future.

Answer 5

4 spaces identation. It's simple! just kidding

I think Python is a powerful language with an easy syntax. It's easier to teach than Java for newbies

Answer 6

@m abrate Yes' I figured that many people actually like the syntax. I know I don't have to use four spaces. But the indentation must be consistent throughout the codes. I don't have a problem with it, but others, whose codes I have to review, do. And inconsistent indentation is the biggest annoyance of all when debugging.

@Ferhat Sevim I totally agree with you. I just don't think, that whitespace should matter in execution because many people just don't care for correct indentation but are otherwise great programmers.

Answer 7

I every one am a new guy here

Answer 8

+1. Indentation in Python is creating an additional problem rather than solving any problems

Answer 9

I have a friend who says C is pro and Python is total s***

Answer 10

It's a good language but it has limitations