Why is Python preferred for building automation scripts and quick tools versus Java or Bash?

Discusses Python’s strengths in scripting and automation over other languages or shell tools.

Python offers readability, fast prototyping, and a rich standard library (os, subprocess, shutil, etc.), plus third-party modules (fabric, invoke) for automation. It provides better error handling, cross-platform compatibility, and maintainable code compared to Bash or Java for scripting tasks. Category: Programming Languages / Automation & Scripting Tags: python, automation, scripting, bash-replacement, standard-library