Talk Python To Me #489: Anaconda Toolbox for Excel and more with Peter Wang
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Dec 20, 2024 Peter Wang, Co-founder of Anaconda and a key advocate for Python in enterprise, discusses the evolution and impact of Python in data science and AI. He introduces the Anaconda Toolbox for Excel, enhancing its data transformation capabilities with Python integration. The conversation delves into challenges in Python packaging, the significance of reproducibility, and the historical dominance of Excel in financial data processing. Wang also highlights new features that secure local execution of Python code in Excel, bridging the gap between data manipulation and user-friendly tools.
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Python's Explosive Growth
- Python's popularity is exploding, growing at 9% year over year, more than double its closest competitor.
- This growth is driven by broader coding accessibility and non-developers using Python.
Anaconda's Role
- Anaconda provides a curated repository of Python packages, focusing on data science and machine learning needs.
- It offers enterprise support and secure open-source supply chain for important binary artifacts and model deployment.
Python Packaging Challenges
- Python packaging presents challenges, especially for libraries with C dependencies, due to bundling and compatibility issues.
- The PEP 759 proposal for external wheel hosting raises questions about PyPI's role as a repository versus a hosting site.
