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# [Python & Smart Contracts](https://alexandercodes.hashnode.dev/python-smart-contracts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction The inimitable Chris Kim recently tweeted about data types in smart contracts: https://twitter.com/chriskim\_devrel/status/1787001209406251480?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw And it got me thinking about friction points for onboarding new developer...

May 7, 2024 · 7 min read · alexandercodes.hashnode.dev  
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[Elvis Van](https://hashnode.com/@elvisvan)

[May 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/python-smart-contracts/663ab17d6030cc88ac3a1145/comment/663b7158e5735f56424dc8f5)

is the point of this article to say python is the best programming language for aspired smart-contract developers to start with?

[Alexander Codes](https://hashnode.com/@alexandercodes)

[May 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/python-smart-contracts/663ab17d6030cc88ac3a1145/comment/663b7158e5735f56424dc8f5#reply-663bfb4dbecb1eb67c924010)

Algorand recently launched support for Python smart contracts. A lot of people have had questions about learning Python, how the compiler works, and whether it's a good smart contract language. Just sharing my thoughts :)

[Elvis Van](https://hashnode.com/@elvisvan)

[May 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/python-smart-contracts/663ab17d6030cc88ac3a1145/comment/663b70c5e5735f56424dc079)

do you personally use arc-4 in your smart contract development process?

[Alexander Codes](https://hashnode.com/@alexandercodes)

[May 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/python-smart-contracts/663ab17d6030cc88ac3a1145/comment/663b70c5e5735f56424dc079#reply-663bfb57d372f612b98e689a)

Yep, all the time!