What makes it so great for me is the effortlessness.
I often use Python for quick one off scripts. With UV I can just do `uv init`, `uv add` to add dependencies, and `uv run` whatever script I am working on. I am up and running in under a minute. I also feel confident that the setup isn't going to randomly break in a few weeks.
With most other solutions I have tried in the Python ecosystem, it always seemed significantly more brittle. It felt more like a collection of hacks than anything else.
Your dismissal of this research shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how scientific analysis works.
The study analyzed two separate phenomena - changes in engagement for Musk's posts AND changes in engagement for Republican content - occurring simultaneously. When taken together, these patterns strongly suggest algorithmic changes, not just organic user behavior from the assassination attempt.
Saying "you can't do that for the reasons I mentioned" is just wrong. Studies absolutely can point toward likely explanations without 100% certainty - that's literally how science progresses. The researchers used appropriate cautious language because they understand scientific rigor, not because their analysis is "crap."
Your argument that "if circumstances don't allow for a proper study, you don't make it" would eliminate most scientific advancement. Should we have abandoned Alzheimer's research because perfect data wasn't available? Obviously not.
What's truly absurd here is your selective skepticism. You demand impossibly high standards of proof for findings you dislike while accepting "common sense" explanations that align with your preconceptions.
Before dismissing research as "garbage" that "causes division," maybe consider whether your reaction is based on methodological concerns or simply that the evidence contradicts your preferred narrative about Musk. Your eagerness to defend him while offering nothing but personal opinion suggests it's the latter.
It seems to me that when taken together, these two make a fair case that there was a change in algorithm on the given date?
Besides, the study you are claiming "is not science" did not even make strong claims as to there being an algorithm change. The study made an analysis, and concluded that they might point towards there being an algorithmic change.
Additionally, as you say "If the claim is that Musk tuned the algorithms at that special date, you have to prove it by other means". What other means exactly? We have no data to go on except observations of what happens on the platform. From the information we have it seems like everything points towards this being the case.
The case for manipulation happening furthered even more by Elon Musk repeatedly showing he is full of shit, and has no qualms lying and totally making stuff up. (see his repeated lies about Autopilot, his lie about being world class at video games, his lies about DOGE cuts, etc).
Before dismissing these findings, ask yourself honestly: would you apply the same rigorous standards of proof if the algorithmic changes benefited different political figures or viewpoints?
We were talking about his son, he let the process play out in full which is beyond respectable.
When the incoming administration has shown extraordinary will to persecute political opponents, I think it would be unethical not to preemptively pardon these people.