What is Python?
Python is a dynamic, interpreted (bytecode-compiled) language that is used in a wide range of domains and technical fields. It was developed by Guido van Rossum in 1991. It was mainly developed for code readability and its syntax is such that it allows programmers to code/express concepts in fewer lines of code. Compared to compiled languages like C programming, Java, or For- tran, we do not need to declare the type of variables, functions, etc. when we write code in Python. This makes our code short and flexible. Python tracks the types of all values at runtime and flags code that does not make sense as it runs.
Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming lan-
guage with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data struc-
tures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it
very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use
as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components to-
gether. Python’s simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability
and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. Python sup-
ports modules and packages, which encourages program modularity
and code reuse. The Python interpreter and the extensive standard
library are available in source or binary form without charge for all
major platforms and can be freely distributed.
Why Python used?
Python contain some extra features that's why python is used. These features are following:
- Simple
- Easy to Learn
- High-level
- Free and Open Source
- Portable/Platform Independent/Cross Platform
- Dynamically Typed
- Interpreted
- Multiparadigm
- Extensive Libraries
- Extensible and
- Garbage Collection
