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Re:Python adopts a 12-month release cycle by Arkanosis on Friday November 01, 2019 @12:49PM (#21420900)
No language is perfect, so languages either improve over time or lose to other languages which do.

On why fixed release cycles are a good thing, I find this FAQ by Herb Sutter of C++ fame enlightening: https://herbsutter.com/2019/07/13/draft-faq-why-does-the-c-s...

It doesn't make them necessary, just likely better than the alternatives (ie. no change or changes “when it's done”).

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Re:Python adopts a 12-month release cycle by Lendal on Friday November 01, 2019 @01:00PM (#21421043)
Given that the pace of technological innovation cannot be stopped and all existing technologies have flaws, the alternatives are:

A) Accept that your language will change over time and manage it.

B) Over time, keep changing to better languages after your language dies out.

Yeah, I think A would be the preferred option.

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