Guido van Rossum
Creator of the Python programming language, former Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL) of Python, software engineer with experience at organizations like Google and Microsoft.
About
Guido van Rossum is a Dutch programmer best known as the creator of the Python programming language.
He developed Python in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a high-level, readable, and versatile language.
He served as Python's Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL) until stepping down in 2018.
Guido has worked for major tech companies such as Google and Microsoft, contributing to programming language design and software engineering.
He continues to influence the Python community and software development practices worldwide.
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Recent Podcasts
Guido van Rossum: Python and the Future of Programming | Lex Fridman Podcast #341
Topic: Python programming language, its development, and future
Guido van Rossum: Python | Lex Fridman Podcast #6
Topic: Human Nature and Philosophy
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