Pharo is a powerful, open-source programming language that is well suited for software development and research. It is easy to learn and has an active community that is constantly improving the language. Pharo is based on the Smalltalk language and environment, which means that it has a small core and is highly extensible. This makes Pharo ideal for scripting, prototyping, and creating Domain-Specific Languages. Pharo is also well suited for teaching, as it is interactive and has a friendly syntax.