🎅 Update - New Python Packages and Faster Builds

More Python Packages We've been adding 1000's of Python packages to the ActiveState Platform, automatically resolving and pulling in their dependencies and ensuring that they'll build. We've added well over 5,000 Python packages to date, and are adding more every day. The latest additions include more packages to support the Django framework, working with Azure, as well as a host of other popular packages. Try it out >> Faster Build Speeds  We've introduced caching to the Platform, which has dramatically decreased build time in many cases, particularly for Linux builds. Essentially, if someone has already built the version of a package you need for the version of your operating system, that package will just be pulled from cache, rather than rebuilt. Builds that used to take 30-40 minutes now complete in one-tenth the time. Log into the ActiveState Platform and give it a try. Python 2.7.17 & 32-Bit Windows Support In preparation for the impending end of life for Python 2, as well as in response to numerous customer requests, ActiveState has provided support for building ActivePython 2.7.17 runtimes for both 64-bit and 32-bit Windows on the ActiveState Platform. If you need a 32-bit build, the best way to create one is to click on the "Build a Custom Runtime" button on Your Dashboard, and follow the project creation wizard to select Python 2.7.17 for either 32-bit Windows 7 or 32-bit Windows 10. Komodo IDE v12 Preview Just in time for the holidays, ActiveState is releasing a preview of Komodo IDE v12, which embeds the ActiveState Platform's CLI, the State Tool. Now, whenever you start a new project, the State Tool will optionally install a Perl or Python runtime for you so you can just focus on coding.  Grab a copy of Komodo >> Tcl Support ActiveTcl 8.6.9 CE has been available on the ActiveState Platform for quite a while. But this week, we added the ability to build your own custom Tcl 8.6.9 runtimes. The simplest way to do so is to click on the "Build a Custom Runtime" button on Your Dashboard, and use the project creation wizard to create your Tcl runtime for Windows, Linux or both. Python 2 to 3 Migration  As we know from our Python 2 EOL survey, 66% of organizations have either already migrated, or are in the process of migrating their Python 2 applications to Python 3. But if you haven't started yet, you may want to check our recent Python 2 to 3 migration blog, and download the accompanying runtime that includes packages like six, future and 2to3. Read the blog >> Python 2 EOL Survey Wrap Up We'd like to thank everyone who participated in our Python 2 EOL Survey. More than 1200 respondents from across the globe in a wide range of industries provided us with valuable insight into the current state of Python 2 in the enterprise. The responses are currently being assessed, and will be made publicly available at the start of the new year. And congratulations to the lucky winner of the survey's camera drone draw, who will be receiving their prize just in time for Christmas. We're Hiring! Come work with a welcoming, diverse team as we develop the future of open source technology.    We're currently looking for a Java Specialist, Developer Advocate, and more!  View Open Positions >> Stuff We Like A collection of interesting news and cool projects from around the web. If you're looking for a new language to learn for the New Year, take a look at this list of most popular programming languages of 2019 Ready for a crash course in Python? Learn the core fundamentals by building fun, real world projects with Cracking Python, a free 12-week coding bootcamp Sometimes the solutions you reach when developing quickly aren't always optimized for performance. Check out this reference list of 20 Python tuning tips to help you shave off some extra execution time ActiveState Software, 1000 - 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 Unsubscribe Manage preferences