Should Python Replace The Unix/Linux Shell?

Every so often this question comes up, should Python replace the standard Unix/Linux shell which usually refers to something like Bash. There may be some benefits that come with doing this but is it really worth the effort?

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[BrodieRobertson]

What's your take, do you think Python should replace the standard shell or should we all just continue using the tool that has been working for years already.

[ComputingGizmo]

Python to replace BASH? Blasphemy!!!

Great Video, mate!

[EthanLR]

I actually use Xonsh haha.
What I'd give in favour to python its a lot more simple to do slightly less simple things which is what a shell is generally meant for.
and its a lot less daunting to a new comer. Practically, a highschool graduate is more likely to understand a python script than a bash script (I was that graduate). Xonsh makes the python aspect work in a more traditional shell sense.


I've found that POSIX compliance in programs limits the convenience of using it, no TUI or GUI interface, interactivity is at a minimum.


To admit, Xonsh/Python breaks compatibility with basically all shell scripts and I find myself switching to Bash to accomplish the rest, which isn't that much (in my case) but is still irritating.

[abstractapproach]

I've hears the claim bash can do everything python can. I love bash, it'd be cool if that was true, idk.

[eriklundstedt]

I'd rather use javas new repl.
Might be because I have knowledge of the language.
That would mean that I would have to say System.Out.println();
Instead of echo
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