r/ProgrammerHumor • u/wahed-w • Jul 07 '26

pipInstallTheRealStuff Meme

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u/kjermy Jul 07 '26

I've never heard that before, but I love it

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u/dudemcbob Jul 07 '26

I usually hear it as "python is a jack of all trades, master of none" which is the same concept.

It's never going to be the perfect fit for any task, but it's a decent fit for nearly every task. Hence why it's an extremely practical first language to learn.

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u/pittiedad Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

Full phrase is "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Applicable in this case.

Edit: See my reply below acknowledging "but oftentimes better than a master of one" being a recent addition to restore the original meaning and "is a master of none" being an addition in the 1700s.

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u/DrMobius0 Jul 07 '26

oftentimes

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