In recent weeks, speculation has swirled around Google's decision to lay off staff from various teams, including Python, Flutter, and Dart, ahead of its annual I/O developer conference. While some have suggested that the layoffs are part of a broader cost-cutting strategy to outsource jobs to cheaper labor markets outside the United States, the reality is more nuanced. According to Google, the layoffs are part of a strategy to "prudently invest in our company's primary focus areas and the significant opportunities ahead". This involves "streamlining our structures, eliminating layers, and realigning resources to our most significant product priorities". In an effort to simplify its structures, reduce bureaucracy, and give employees more opportunities to work on innovative and crucial advancements, Google has indeed impacted its Python team, with some employees expressing disappointment and sadness over losing their jobs. However, the company did not eliminat