Python's rich ecosystem of data science tools is a big draw for users. The only downside of such a broad and deep collection is that sometimes the best tools can get overlooked.
Here's a rundown of some of the best newer or lesser-known data science projects available for Python. Some, like Polars, are getting more attention than before but still deserve wider notice; others, like ConnectorX, are hidden gems.
ConnectorX
Most data sits in a database somewhere, but computation typically …