Intensions and Philosophy of Python

Strongpoints of Python:

• simple but mighty
• modular programming
• easy to read
• Rapid Prototyping
• Other languages can easily be embedded
• Python can be easily extended
• Open Source
• Functional Programming

Skunkwork Design Philosophy:

• Borrow ideas whenever it makes sense 
• As simple as possible, but no simpler (Einstein)
• Do one thing well (UNIX)
• Don’t fret about performance (fix it later)
• Go with the flow (don’t fight the environment)
• Perfection is the enemy of the good
• Cutting corners is okay (get back to it later)

Notes:

Everett Rogers defined skunkworks as an "enriched environment that is intended to help a small group of individuals design a new idea by escaping routine organizational procedures."