To Python or not to Python?

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I've had a lot of people recommend Python to me as a language I should learn. I have just tripped across this comment on HN:

Not to be a total smartass, but if your Python codebase is not that big yet, then the correct answer is none of the above- rewrite in a compiled language if you find the lack of static checks disturbing.

I have been using "type checked" python for a year and let me tell you, it is not even 10% as good as having a real compiler. Python type checkers are not even close to 100% accuracy.

Now I'm wondering if Python is really a good first language to learn or not.

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