Should I learn Python?

[Istvan Albert]

Sam wrote:

 > Should I learn Python?

I think learning a new langauge every once in while can be
extremely beneficial even if one does not actually
switch to it

> 1. What can I do with Python that I can't do with php? 

You cannot write Python code in php.

> 2. Do you use both PHP and Python in conjunction with each other?

No and probably very few do.

> 3. In what way could I utilize Python to compliment existing sites or
> apps built with PHP?

Implementing more complex algorithms is a lot easier with python.
You still need a way to interface between the two though.

Istvan.