[Baypiggies] Wanted: a few good C/C++/Python developers

[Paul McNett]

bjorn at ambientchill.com wrote:
> Just as a disclaimer, I'm not interested in the job, I just have a
> question for Baypiggies related to this email. It seems like most jobs
> for Python require some kind of extensive C or C++ background. Is this
> true? I am a JavaScript developer and I'm happy with what I do, but
> someday, maybe in a few years, I wouldn't mind finding a Python
> development position.

C/C++ is a very common prerequisite for Python jobs, I've found. I'm not 
sure if this tends to be just another screening method: "Well, he's 
proficient in C, he has to be better than someone that doesn't". Or if 
it is because Python really integrates very well with C/C++ so that you 
can, for instance, prototype your stuff in Python and then optimize to 
C/C++. Or if the employer is just trying to cover all the bases, to "be 
nimble" as Rick wrote about the current opportunity at his employer.

It is kind of annoying, though. I chose to concentrate on learning 
Python *instead of* other languages I dabbled in, such as Java, C, C++, 
and Delphi.

I guess this is just another reason why I like to stay self-employed. I 
get to call the shots!

Then again, knowing several languages can give you good perspective on 
your own preferred language, and as an employer I'd certainly like to 
find and hire those types of people.

Note that the above paragraph should not be read that I wouldn't hire 
myself! :)

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