Python and Bash - contenders for the most used scripting language

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Python and Bash - contenders for the most used scripting language

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While bash is technically available now on Windows 10 (via ubuntu shell for windows), I'd be willing to bet that Python is the most used. Very good cross-platform compatibility, easy to understand and write, yet can still be very powerful.
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I can honestly say Ive never used either so have no practical experience versus possible popularity.
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I've had to learn to at least be able to read some python at work. I don't know how to write, but I can understand it to a degree.
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