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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its readability and versatility across various domains such as web development, data science, and machine learning. It features dynamic typing, extensive libraries, and is beginner-friendly, making it suitable for both novice and experienced developers. Popular applications built with Python include YouTube, Instagram, and Netflix, showcasing its widespread use in the tech industry.

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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its readability and versatility across various domains such as web development, data science, and machine learning. It features dynamic typing, extensive libraries, and is beginner-friendly, making it suitable for both novice and experienced developers. Popular applications built with Python include YouTube, Instagram, and Netflix, showcasing its widespread use in the tech industry.

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Python Introduction

Python is a widely used high-level, interpreted programming language. It was


created by Guido van Rossum in 1991 and further developed by the Python
Software Foundation. It was designed with an emphasis on code readability, and its
syntax allows programmers to express their concepts in fewer lines of
code. Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate
systems more efficiently.
What can we do with Python?
Python is used for:
● Web Development: Frameworks like Django, Flask.
● Data Science and Analysis: Libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib.
● Machine Learning and AI: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
● Automation and Scripting: Automate repetitive tasks.
● Game Development: Libraries like Pygame.
● Web Scraping: Tools like BeautifulSoup, Scrapy.
● Desktop Applications: GUI frameworks like Tkinter, PyQt.
● Scientific Computing: SciPy, SymPy.
● Internet of Things (IoT): MicroPython, Raspberry Pi.
● DevOps and Cloud: Automation scripts and APIs.
● Cybersecurity: Penetration testing and ethical hacking tools.
Key Features of Python
● Easy to Learn and Use: Python’s simple and readable syntax makes it
beginner-friendly.
● Cross-Platform Compatibility: Python runs seamlessly on Windows, macOS,
and Linux.
● Extensive Libraries: Includes robust libraries for tasks like web development,
data analysis, and machine learning.
● Dynamic Typing: Variable types are determined automatically at runtime,
simplifying code writing.
● Versatile: Supports multiple programming paradigms, including object-
oriented, functional, and procedural programming.
● Open Source: Python is free to use, distribute, and modify.
Why Python?
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, both have their own
benefits.
For Beginners:
● Easy Syntax: Python syntax is like plain English, which allows you to focus on
logic instead of worrying about complex rules.
● Built-in Libraries for Beginners: Python has beginner friendly libraries like
random, re, os etc, which can be used while learning fundamentals.
● Error Friendly: Python’s error messages are easy to understand and debug.
● Project Oriented Learning: You can start making simple projects while
learning the Python basics.
For Experienced:
● Easy Career Transition: If you know any other programming language,
moving to Python is super easy.
● Great for Upskilling: Moving to Python expands your skill sets and gives
opportunity to work in areas like AI, Data Science, web development etc.
● High Demand of Python in Emerging tech: Python is widely used in trending
domains, like Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing etc.
● Bridge Between Roles: For software developers working with different
language, learning Python can help you integrate advanced features like AI in
your projects.
Hello World in Python
Hello, World! in python is the first python program which we learn when we start
learning any program. It’s a simple program that displays the message “Hello,
World!” on the screen.
Here’s the “Hello World” program:
print("Hello, World!")

Output
Hello, World!
How does this work:
● print() is a built-in function in Python that tells the program to display
something on the screen. We need to add the string in parenthesis of print()
function that we are displaying on the screen.
● “Hello, World!” is a string text that we want to display. Strings are always
enclosed in quotation marks.
Python Comments
Comments in Python are the lines in the code that are ignored by the interpreter
during the execution of the program.
● Comments enhance the readability of the code.
● Comment can be used to identify functionality or structure the code-base.
● Comment can help understanding unusual or tricky scenarios handled by the
code to prevent accidental removal or changes.
● Comments can be used to prevent executing any specific part of your code,
while making changes or testing.
Example:
# I am single line comment
""" Multi-line comment used
print("Python Comments") """
Explanation:
● In Python, single line comments starts with hashtag symbol #.
● Python ignores the string literals that are not assigned to a variable. So, we can
use these string literals as Python Comments.
Indentation in Python
In Python, indentation is used to define blocks of code. It tells the Python
interpreter that a group of statements belongs to a specific block. All statements
with the same level of indentation are considered part of the same block.
Indentation is achieved using whitespace (spaces or tabs) at the beginning of each
line.
Example:
if 10 > 5:
print("This is true!")
print("I am tab indentation")
print("I have no indentation")
Explanation:
● The first two print statements are indented by 4 spaces, so they belong to the if
block.
● The third print statement is not indented, so it is outside the if block.
Famous Application Built using Python
● YouTube: World’s largest video-sharing platform uses Python for features like
video streaming and backend services.
● Instagram: This popular social media app relies on Python’s simplicity for
scaling and handling millions of users.
● Spotify: Python is used for backend services and machine learning to
personalize music recommendations.
● Dropbox: The file hosting service uses Python for both its desktop client and
server-side operations.
● Netflix: Python powers key components of Netflix’s recommendation engine
and content delivery systems (CDN).
● Google: Python is one of the key languages used in Google for web crawling,
testing, and data analysis.
● Uber: Python helps Uber handle dynamic pricing and route optimization using
machine learning.
● Pinterest: Python is used to process and store huge amounts of image data
efficiently.

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