Python in TouchDesigner is a very powerful tool but one that can also be difficult to approach and can introduce performance issues in larger projects. One of our community members asked for tips on this tricky subject overall, when to use Python, and when to avoid it. Elburz dives deep into Python's recent developments and optimizations as the grounding for his philosophy of how to use it effectively in TouchDesigner. He covers not only practical strategies and tips but also the high level workflow approaches and mindset he uses when approaching large-scale high-end TouchDesigner projects that use Python extensively.