Last updated on March 8th, 2021 at 09:30 am
It is advanced and easy to learn
Python’s position in the tech scenario is growing stronger every day, and it has been around for a while now. Python has evolved over the years, and it is constantly supported by a passionate and growing community of developers. It is at an advanced stage which guarantees reliability and stability. It has come a long way and has a long way to go, and one can rest assured that one’s project won’t be based on a language that is on its way to becoming obsolete. Python is equipped with a gentle learning curve making it possible for developers to master it within a short span of time.
Python is minimal and simple
At the core of Python’s philosophy are two major things - it is minimal and hence simple. These core aspects of Python are derived from many different features like for example, white spaces in Python, signify code blocks. Developers need not worry about adding keywords or curly brackets. Python can be used to code a blockchain without having the need to write a lot of code.
Python is popular
Over the past few years, Python is becoming increasingly popular which makes it an excellent choice for a Blockchain-based project. According to this year’s TIOBE index, Python is ranked third amongst all programming languages, and according to the index, its popularity is only growing steadily. In practical terms, this means that one will have a comparatively easier time building one’s project as there are many developers who specialize in Python including professionals with a scientific or academic background. Pythons' popularity also means that a team has access to its ever-growing community which shares useful knowledge and builds libraries. Most online courses in blockchain offer a Fintech course which strongly suggests the use of Python over other programming languages.
Python can be run compiled or uncompiled
Unlike other programming languages like C, Python is a scripted language that requires no compilation to be readable by machines, which makes it easier for developers. For example, if someone runs an application and notices a bug - if one is using a compiled language to fix it, one has to stop the application, return to the source code, fix the bug, recompile the code and restart the application. In Python, all one has to do is fix the bug and then reload the application. It is that simple. One does not have to recompile the code, making massive headway in building blockchains.
Python offers free packages for Blockchain
A big plus of using Python in a blockchain project is that it gives developers a collection of free packages to assist them to write code more efficiently. Here is a page with a complete list of these libraries.
Python for Blockchain
Blockchain has some very specific requirements when it comes to code and language. When one chooses a programming language for a Blockchain project, one has to be very sure that the language is secure, well functioning and scalable. An advanced, reliable language is a must to make the blockchains as safe as possible, and Python can be of great help.
Blockchain implementation
With Python, a simple Blockchain can be created in less than 50 lines of code. First, one needs to define what the block will look like. Each block in the blockchain is stored with an index and a timestamp. The key is blockchain integrity, so it should be ensured with a cryptographic hash of the index of the block, timestamp, data and a genesis block at the start.
Python is recommended for blockchain if one is trying to address a case of Internet of Things. One can easily perform many tasks with a single command with Python which makes the work of building blocks with the necessary information and linking them a much easier one to do.
