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Python is a versatile programming language created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, with its first release in 1994. It is known for its ease of learning, extensive libraries, and wide range of applications in web development, data science, and automation, although it has some disadvantages like slower execution speed. Python's popularity is supported by its open-source nature and a vibrant community.

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Python

Python is a versatile programming language created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, with its first release in 1994. It is known for its ease of learning, extensive libraries, and wide range of applications in web development, data science, and automation, although it has some disadvantages like slower execution speed. Python's popularity is supported by its open-source nature and a vibrant community.

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Tema: Python

Alumno: Jesús María


Melucci
Institución: Instituto San Cristóbal
Python Index
• 1- History/Origin
• 2- Main Features
• 3- Advantages & Disadvantages
• 4- Uses
• 5- Related Tools
• 6- Conclusions
Python History/Origin
• Python was conceived in the late 1980s by Guido van
Rossum at CWI in the Netherlands as a successor to the
ABC programming language. Its implementation began
in December 1989, and the first official release, Python
1.0, was released in 1994. The name "Python" was
inspired by the British comedy series "Monty Python's
Flying Circus". Python has evolved through several
major versions, including 2.0 (2000) and 3.0 (2008),
with Python 3.0 introducing significant changes that
made it incompatible with earlier versions.
Python Main Features
• Python's key features include its open-source and free
nature, ease of learning and coding, cross-platform
compatibility, and support for various programming
paradigms like object-oriented and functional
programming. It also boasts a large standard library,
extensive third-party libraries, and a vibrant
community. Python's dynamic typing, interpreted
nature, and extensibility further contribute to its
versatility and popularity.
Python Advantages
• Python offers several advantages, making it a popular
choice for various applications. Its primary strengths
include ease of learning and use, readability, a vast
ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, and versatility
across different domains. Additionally, Python is open-
source, promoting community collaboration and
reducing development costs.
Python Disadvantages
• Python's disadvantages include its slower execution
speed compared to compiled languages like C or C++,
higher memory consumption, and limitations in mobile
and game development. It also has weak support for
database access and can be more prone to runtime
errors due to its dynamic typing.
Python Uses
• Python is a general-purpose programming language used in many areas, including:
• Web development: Building websites and web applications, including back-end
development
• Data science and machine learning: Analyzing data, building models, and
performing predictive analysis
• Software development: Building software, including for ERP and e-commerce
systems
• Automation: Automating tasks, such as checking databases, data visualization, and
financial analysis
• Game development: Building 2D and 3D games
• Artificial intelligence (AI): Building AI applications
• Data engineering: Processing data, selecting models, training, and evaluating
• Scientific computing: Analyzing data, visualizing data, and simulating
• Design: Creating GUIs and APIs
Python Related Tools
• Python has a wide range of tools and frameworks for a
variety of purposes, including web development, data
science, data analysis, and more. Some of the most
common and useful tools are Jupyter Notebook for code
experimentation, PyCharm for editing, PyPI for package
management, and frameworks like Flask and Django for
web development.
Python Conclusions
• Python is a versatile and popular programming
language known for its readability and ease of use. It's
widely used in various fields, including web
development, data science, and automation. Python's
success stems from its simple syntax, extensive
libraries, and active community.

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