[python-advocacy] OSCON: Fifty-word blurb

[Aahz]

On Mon, May 18, 2009, Tennessee Leeuwenburg wrote:
>
> 48-word Suggestion:
> 
> Python is dynamic, object-oriented and general-purpose, with extensive
> libraries. Python's clean syntax and testing frameworks encourage readable,
> maintainable code. Major operating systems, Java, the DLR and mobile and
> embedded devices are fully supported. Integration with C++ is
> straightforward. Users include Google, Philips, HP, and Industrial Light and
> Magic.

Nice!  Back to fifty words ("programming" can be chopped if another word
is wanted):

Python is a dynamic, object-oriented, and general-purpose programming
language with extensive libraries.  Python's clean syntax and testing
frameworks encourage readable and maintainable code.  Python supports
major operating systems, Java, .NET, and mobile/embedded devices.
Integration with C/C++ is straightforward.  Adopters include
Google/YouTube, Philips, HP, EVE Online, and Industrial Light and Magic.

I'm using ".NET" instead of "DLR" for the PHBs who come to OSCON; I
think it's the more recognizable term.  I'm sticking with requiring
"language" for the same reason, and I'm sticking with YouTube per my
previous post.  I'm willing to chop either/both HP and EVE Online if
necessary; I'm requiring Philips because that's the only non-computer
industrial company I found on the success page.
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