Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.

Python is an extremely powerful and flexible programming language that is particularly popular among newcomers to coding thanks to its relatively gentle learning curve. That said, the flexibility of ...

It's been a leap-ahead year for Python—bringing on more speed, less cruft, and a large and growing user base. Credit: Pavel L Photo and Video / Shutterstock Over the course of 2024, Python has proven ...

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Python Scripting for ArcGIS, a new book published by Esri Press, seeks to help experienced users of ArcGIS for Desktop get started with Python scripting. The book teaches users how to write Python ...

“Python scripting is a fundamental tool for GIS professionals to extend the functionality of ArcGIS and automate workflows,” says author Paul A. Zandbergen. “You can use it to modify the existing ...