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Python was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s and released in 1991, aiming for simplicity and readability. The language evolved through various versions, with Python 2.0 introducing significant features and Python 3.0 modernizing the syntax and Unicode support. Today, Python is a leading programming language used across multiple domains, supported by a vast community and extensive libraries.

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Python was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s and released in 1991, aiming for simplicity and readability. The language evolved through various versions, with Python 2.0 introducing significant features and Python 3.0 modernizing the syntax and Unicode support. Today, Python is a leading programming language used across multiple domains, supported by a vast community and extensive libraries.

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A Brief History of Python

1. Origins of Python
Python was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s and was first released in 1991.
Van Rossum was inspired by the ABC programming language and aimed to create a language that
was easy to read and write.

2. Early Development
Python 1.0 included features such as exception handling, functions, and core data types like lists
and dictionaries.
Its simple syntax quickly gained popularity in academia and among hobbyists.

3. Python 2.x Era


Released in 2000, Python 2.0 introduced list comprehensions and garbage collection.
However, it also created compatibility issues that would later lead to the development of Python 3.

4. Python 3.x and Modernization


Python 3.0 was released in 2008 with major changes such as improved Unicode support and a more
consistent syntax.
Although it was not backward compatible, it set the stage for modern Python programming.

5. Python Today
Python is now one of the most popular programming languages in the world.
It is widely used in web development, data science, machine learning, automation, and education.
Its extensive libraries and supportive community make it accessible for beginners and powerful for
experts.

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