Python’s popularity is skyrocketing. Tech giants such as Amazon, Facebook and Uber have used Python to develop and maintain both their desktop and mobile applications, and according to the 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, Python is the second most loved programming language by...
Why Python Has Been So Successful (Part 2)
By learning from both his system admin experience in a research lab and from his knowledge of programming languages, Guido van Rossum saw the need for a high-level, cross-platform, scripting language which had well-implemented exception handling and could make system calls to the operating system. He then Read more
Why Python Has Been So Successful (Part 1)
Many of our posts on this blog are essentially answers to one basic question: what is Python good for? As we’ve shown over the past nearly three years, the answer is, “a lot!”. From providing the software foundation of key cloud infrastructure to expanding the creative applications of microcontroller boards to enabling the latest VR advances, the Python programming language has proven itself to be a powerful tool across many domains.
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Python and VR
The Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and other headsets showcase how far virtual reality (VR) technology has advanced in recent years. Falling prices and increasing performance combine to finally put truly immersive digital experiences within reach of many consumers.
VR requires more than just headsets, as headsets, haptic controllers and all the other hardware are tools for...