The problem (in my opinion) is that Python gives you the tools (and perhaps even encourages you) to write code that would benefit from typing.

It's perfectly feasible to write maintainable, well-designed code in a dynamic language. I've worked with some extremely robust and ergonomic Clojure codebases before, for example. However, in Clojure, the language pushes you into its own "pit of success".

Personally, I never feel that with Python.

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chamomeal 7 months ago | parent [-]

That’s good to hear about clojure!

I just started learning the language and it’s been a ton of fun (especially babashka omg) but I’m so typescript-minded that it’s been really tough being back in dynamic land.

	▲	ethagnawl 7 months ago \| parent [-]
		Have you looked into core.spec at all? It's been a while since I've even thought about it but I believe it's an interesting middle ground between Python's type hints and TypeScript static typing. It functions as sort of verifiable documentation (at runtime, if you wish) and can also be used to dynamically generate data (e.g. for testing). I miss Clojure. EDIT: Here's a great talk Rich Hickey gave about it at LispNYC, which I was lucky enough to attend. https://youtu.be/dtGzfYvBn3w?feature=shared