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Why You Should Rethink Your Python Toolbox in 2025

HarshVardhan jain
Python in Plain English
7 min readJan 25, 2025

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Python’s powerful, but your tools can make you a coding god or a frustrated mess. Don’t be that developer stuck using outdated tools while the rest of the world is speeding ahead

Many developers are still heavily reliant on libraries like Pandas, Requests, and BeautifulSoup, but these aren’t always the most efficient solutions for modern development needs. In this article, we’ll explore some of the top emerging Python libraries for 2025 that will supercharge your development process and help you stay ahead of the curve.

A) Outdated Libraries and Better Replacements

1. Ditch OS For File Operations: Use pathlib

The os module is often cumbersome for file and path handling due to issues like platform-specific path separators and verbose syntax. pathlib simplifies this with intuitive object-oriented methods like for joining paths, .exists(), and .is_file() for checks, making cross-platform compatibility seamless. With its cleaner syntax and built-in features, pathlib eliminates the need for manual adjustments, becoming the go-to solution for modern…

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Hi folks! I am Harsh Vardhan Jain, you can call me HVJ, I aim to learn together and share my thoughts on developments in the coding world

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