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Python is a high-level, object-oriented programming language created by Guido van Rossum, first released in 1991, known for its simple syntax that makes it beginner-friendly. It is free, open-source, portable, and has extensive libraries, allowing for easy development of various applications. Python can be used in both interactive and script modes, and while it has some limitations, its ease of use and versatility make it a popular choice for programmers.

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4.6.Python_Introduction

Python is a high-level, object-oriented programming language created by Guido van Rossum, first released in 1991, known for its simple syntax that makes it beginner-friendly. It is free, open-source, portable, and has extensive libraries, allowing for easy development of various applications. Python can be used in both interactive and script modes, and while it has some limitations, its ease of use and versatility make it a popular choice for programmers.

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INTRODUCTION:
Features OF PYTHON
Getting Started With Python

INTRODUCTION:
Python is a general-purpose language ,powerful high-level, object-oriented programming
language created by Guido van Rossum.The design began in the late 1980s and was first
released in February 1991. It has simple easy-to-use syntax, making it the perfect language for
someone trying to learn computer programming for the first time.

In late 1980s, Guido Van Rossum was working on the Amoeba distributed operating system
group. He wanted to use an interpreted language like ABC (ABC has simple easy-to-understand
syntax) that could access the Amoeba system calls. So, he decided to create a language that
was extensible. This led to design of a new language which was later named Python.

Why the name Python? No. It wasn’t named after a dangerous snake. Rossum was fan of a
comedy series from late seventies. The name “Python” was adopted from the same series
“Monty Python’s Flying Circus”.

Features OF PYTHON

A simple language which is easier to learn :- Python has a very simple and elegant syntax. It’s
much easier to read and write Python programs compared to other languages like: C++, Java,
C#. Python makes programming fun and allows you to focus on the solution rather than syntax.
If you are a newbie, it’s a great choice to start your journey with Python.

1. Free and open-source :- We can freely use and distribute Python, even for commercial use.
Not only can we use and distribute softwares written in it, we can even make changes to
the Python’s source code.

2. Portability:- We can move Python programs from one platform to another, and run it
without any changes. It runs seamlessly on almost all platforms including Windows, Mac
OS X and Linux.

3. Extensible and Embedded:- Suppose an application requires high performance. We can


easily combine pieces of C/C++ or other languages with Python code. This will give our
application high performance as well as scripting capabilities which other languages may
not provide out of the box.

4. A high-level, interpreted language:-Unlike C/C++, we don’t have to worry about daunting


tasks like memory management, garbage collection and so on. Likewise, when we run
Python code, it automatically converts our code to the language our computer
understands. We don’t need to worry about any lower-level operations.

5. Large standard libraries to solve common tasks :-Python has a number of standard
libraries which makes life of a programmer much easier since We don’t have to write all
the code yourself. For example: Need to connect MySQL database import MySql db.

6. Object-oriented :- Everything in Python is an object. Object oriented programming (OOP)


helps you solve a complex problem. With OOP, we are able to divide these complex
problems into smaller sets by creating objects.

Getting Started With Python


Python (a Computer Language) As we know that in order to communicate with a computer
system, we need a language. This language may be C, C++, Java, Python or any other
computer language. Here we will discuss PYTHON.

Python was developed by Guido Van Rossum in 1991 when he was working with National
Research Institute of Mathematics and Science in Netherland. Python was named from a
comedy series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” telecasted on BBC. Python can be used as OOL
and POL.

Actually, Python is inspired by two languages -

1. ABC language which was an optional language of BASIC language.


2. Modula-3

Python is very easy learning language as most of its syntax seems to be like in English. It is
possible to get desired output in minimum instructions. It’s an Interpreted language. It’s a
complete language in itself and it is very easy to download and install. It is a platform
independent and portable language. It is Free Open Source

It is possible to develop various Apps with Python like–

GUI Apps Web Apps Games DBMS Apps Scripting etc.

There are few limitations in Python which can be neglected because of its vast usage.

It is not a Fast Language. Libraries are very less. It is week in Type binding. It is not easy to
convert in some other language.

HOW TO INSTALL?

Python can be downloaded from www.python.org. •It is available in two versions- • Python 2.x •
Python 3.x •We can download 3.13 here. •Open www.python.org on any browser.

HOW TO WORK?

We can work in Python in two ways-


Interactive Mode Script Mode

Both have their own style of working. Interactive mode works like a Command Interpreter as
Shell Prompt works in DOS Prompt or Linux.. ( >>>) we can execute any instruction of Python
with this. We can run a complete program by writing in Script mode.

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