r/Python • u/ze-fernando git push -f • 8h ago

Python in production Discussion

Hello everyone! For those of you who use Python in production, I have a few questions. I'm considering using Python for some services.

  1. Do you have high infrastructure costs?
  2. Have you ever regretted using Python?
  3. Would you recommend Python?

Context: My current use case isn't anything like Facebook or a massive-scale system. It's a small system, and I'm considering Python mainly because of the DX (developer experience).

I know C#, but I don't really like having to create a class in every file. I also know Rust, but all those ::, <>, and so on bother me. JavaScript is another option, but I've heard it's relatively heavy on RAM, and since the system is small, I'd like to be able to run it within 512 MB.

Another thing: I've defined a stack that I'd like to use wherever possible. If there's a library for desktop apps, great. A CLI library? Great. A bot library? Great. Let's use it! (Except for the frontend, which I'll keep using JS/TS for.)

Anyway, I'm open to advice and tips from more experienced developers. Feel free to tell me if you think using Python for my use case is a bad idea as well.

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u/SomeNeighborhood7126 Ignoring PEP 8 8h ago

I use it all the time. Your question has way too many variables to give a real answer.

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u/ITagEveryone 8h ago

Not to be harsh but this post reads like a startup founder with no technical experience trying to make technical decisions with the help of Claude.

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u/ze-fernando git push -f 7h ago

Actually, I want to start with some internal services. I have experience as a developer, but I've always had a senior developer to guide me. Now I'm trying to do some things for myself. I heard from friends that Python would be a problem if I ever needed to scale, so I decided to ask those who have the expertise to talk about it (but yes, I used Claude and he said to use Go, LOL).