Python programming
Introduction to Python
- Python is a most popular and versatile language used in programming world It was first released in 20 February 1991 and created by Dutch programmer Guido van Rossum.
- Today Python interpreters available for many Operating Systems including Windows and Linux.
- Python codes is smaller than other programming languages codes, so it was easy to read and write with a focus on code readability and simplicity.
- Python programmers are often called Pythonistas.
- Python simplicity and variety making it a popular choice for beginners and experienced programmers alike.
- Python is a great programming language that support object oriented programming and also use for data structures and algorithms.
- Python offers number of benefits compared to other programming languages like Java, C++ or R.
Where is Python used?
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web Development
- Internet Scripting
- Building GUI applications
- Scientific Programming
- Game Development
- Robotics Programming
- Machine Learning
- Database Programming
Who uses Python today?
- Many organizations use Python for varied purpose. These include:
- Google - In web search system
- YouTube - Video Sharing service
- IBM - Hardware testing
- Pixar - Movie animation
- NASA - Scientific programming
- iRobot - Commercial and Intelligence analysis
- Amazon - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Python Installation under Windows
- Python has involved over the years. At the time of creating of this tutorial the latest version of Python for Windows and Linux environments was Python 3.11.1.
- First we need download the Python installer from www.python.org/downloads/.
- While downloading ensure that you choose the appropriate installer from the following, based on whether you wish to install it on a 32-bit machine or a 64-bit machine:
- Once you have chosen and download an installer execute it by double-clicking on the download file.
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