[randomdata]

"They have the resources to support Python."

Having Python experts on staff is no indication that those people have time to work on additional Python projects. And if there is a real talent shortage, it is quite likely they cannot find anyone else to take on the extra projects.

Ultimately, you are right that it is a business decision. They could hire anyone off the street and train them to be skilled in Python. Though I understand why they might not want to do that.

[scarlson]

That's fair. I was more intending to point out that Facebook does indeed have Python developers, and they are not entirely a PHP business.