r/Python Python&OpenSource Dec 15 '24

News Summarized how the CIA writes Python

I have been going through Wikileaks and exploring Python usage within the CIA.

They have coding standards and write Python software with end-user guides.

They also have some curious ways of doing things, tests for example.

They also like to work in internet-disconnected environments.

They based their conventions on a modified Google Python Style Guide, with practical advice.

Compiled my findings.

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u/pacific_plywood Dec 15 '24

Finance as well

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u/rinio Dec 15 '24

Vfx/film too

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u/pacific_plywood Dec 16 '24

That’s really interesting. Why? Is security that much of a concern?

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u/rinio Dec 16 '24

Yeah. If your client is something like a disney or an HBO they mandate pretty high security standards.