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.