Agreed, Python has ample libraries. Can't say whether its more or less than PHP, but once you reach a certain threshold (theres a library for almost everything) it doesn't really matter. They are both very active communities with lots of contributors. I learned in PHP and switched to Python. I have never looked back. In fact I now refuse to take jobs that involve PHP. Its just too screwy and the chances that you will be dumped into a sea of terrible code are much greater.