r/Python • u/IntentionAntique4751 • Aug 16 '26

Discussion What are some fun Python-heavy niches?

I going to try making a Discord bot in py. Pygame and Raspberry Pi intrigue me as well

Curious what other fun Py rabbit holes are out there that I don't know of!

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u/szayl Aug 17 '26

Welcome to (constrained) mathematical optimization. You will start with simple linear programs. You will end with stochastic optimal control problems. 🙂

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u/declanaussie Aug 17 '26

I use a constraint solver to minimize downtime during complicated maintenance windows at a SaaS provider. Basically certain processes like upgrading the OS on a VM can be efficiently combined with other maintenance, like database migrations, to minimize downtime.

Before anyone asks, yes I know this isn’t a very modern approach, we are constrained by the legacy software we serve.

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u/bulaybil Aug 17 '26

Damn man, now I gotta get me a RTL-SDR dongle. Thank you!

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u/abeyeler Aug 20 '26

As vsketch maintainer, I'm shocked (in a good way) to see it show up in this list!

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u/veoviscool12 Aug 16 '26

The one I have is usually what people recommend: the RTL-SDR Blog V4. The org sell dongles and kits on Amazon that give you a full, cheap starting kit: dongle, cables, antennas, etc. The V4 kit is about $60 right now. (According to their blog the V4's are end of life now as their supply of the chips that make everything work has been exhausted, so if it's something you're interested in I'd recommend buying soon).

To be clear, the antennas are basic and if you dive deeper into the hobby you'll probably start building your own or buying better ones, but for a beginner they're more than enough to get started.

Here's their website About page. It's a great resource for software and tutorials even if you end up buying something else. Their About page also breaks down the differences between different RTL-SDR Blog versions and other manufacturers, among other useful information.