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Agree.

Speaking from personal experience, I would add that some people use Python, not only because that's what they already know, but also because... everyone else in their field is using Python and its ecosystem. New advances in their field occur largely within the confines of that ecosystem. It's hard to leave the pack behind.

Large ecosystems have significant network effects that act as barriers to new entrants.



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