Python in Large Organisations

Python provides some flexible and powerful tools at low cost, and encourages clean and maintainable design. This can be a compelling value proposition and is recognised by many organisations. But on the other hand, Python's penetration of the enterprise space is not always high. This document outlines the experience of the NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH) web team, deploying, running and supporting Python-based systems. NHS CFH is one part of the UK National Health Service. Collectively, the NHS is one of the largest organisations in the world.