Python on Azure: 2025 Year in Review – Trends, Learning, and Future Directions
In this year-in-review video, Gwen and Marlene from Microsoft's Python advocacy team discuss 2025's top Python trends, learning resources, and what's ahead, joined by the full team. Hosted by Microsoft Developer.
Python on Azure: 2025 Year in Review – Trends, Learning, and Future Directions
Panelists: Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza, Marlene Mhangami, Pamela Fox, Sara Kaiser, Renee Noble, Anthony Shaw Hosted by: Microsoft Developer
Overview
Join the Python on Azure team as they reflect on 2025’s key Python trends, share valuable learning resources, and discuss strategies for ongoing professional growth. The conversation also covers highlights in AI, common challenges, and emerging opportunities for 2026.
Topics Covered
- Favorite Python Trends of 2025:
- Key changes and improvements in the Python language and ecosystem.
- Adoption of new Python features and libraries.
- Learning Resources:
- Books, websites, and tutorials that made a difference this year (
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- Books, websites, and tutorials that made a difference this year (
- How the Team Learns:
- Practical strategies for staying current with new developments.
- Balancing foundational skill-building with exploring new paradigms.
- AI “Wins” for 2025:
- Major advancements and success stories for AI in Python and Azure contexts.
- Biggest Hurdles:
- Discussing challenges and solutions that arose when working with Python and related tech.
- Looking Towards 2026:
- Topics and technologies the group is excited to explore in the coming year.
Featured Learning Resources
- Fluent Python
- Effective Python
- Huyen Chip's Book List
- Microsoft Python AI Resources
- PyCoders Weekly
- Hamel.dev
- Simon Willison's Blog
- Talk Python to Me
- Anthropic Engineering Blog
- The Pragmatic Engineer
Who Should Watch?
- Python developers interested in modern cloud workflows
- Cloud engineers working with Azure
- Anyone planning their learning or technology roadmap for 2026
Key Takeaways
- Recap of the most impactful technical trends for Python in 2025
- Insight into how engineers at Microsoft stay up to date
- Practical advice for selecting learning resources
- Perspective on future Python directions and cloud technology
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