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Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its simplicity and readability. It supports dynamic typing, object-oriented programming, and has a vast standard library, making it versatile for various applications. Python is free, open-source, and can run on multiple platforms, with installation available from its official website.

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Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its simplicity and readability. It supports dynamic typing, object-oriented programming, and has a vast standard library, making it versatile for various applications. Python is free, open-source, and can run on multiple platforms, with installation available from its official website.

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Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language that

was created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991. It is known for its
simplicity, readability, and ease of use, making it a popular choice for beginners
and experienced developers alike. Here's a basic introduction to Python:

1. **Simple and Readable Syntax:** Python's syntax is designed to be simple and


easy to read, resembling the English language. This reduces the learning curve for
beginners and enhances the code's clarity.

2. **Interpreted Language:** Python is an interpreted language, which means it does


not need to be compiled before running. The Python interpreter reads the code line
by line and executes it directly.

3. **High-Level Language:** Python is a high-level language, abstracting away low-


level details of the computer's hardware, making it more human-friendly and easier
to write.

4. **General-Purpose:** Python is a versatile language suitable for a wide range of


applications, such as web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence,
scientific computing, scripting, and more.

5. **Indentation and Whitespace:** Unlike many programming languages that use


braces or brackets to define blocks of code, Python uses indentation to indicate
the structure. Proper indentation is critical for code readability and is enforced
by the language itself.

6. **Dynamic Typing:** Python is dynamically typed, meaning variable types are


determined at runtime. You do not need to specify the variable type explicitly;
Python infers it based on the assigned value.

7. **Extensive Standard Library:** Python comes with a large standard library that
provides numerous modules and packages for various tasks, making it easier to
perform many operations without external dependencies.

8. **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):** Python supports object-oriented


programming, allowing you to create and use classes and objects to organize and
structure code.

9. **Community and Ecosystem:** Python has a vibrant and supportive community with
a wealth of libraries and frameworks developed by contributors worldwide. This vast
ecosystem allows you to access a wide array of tools for various tasks.

10. **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Python code written on one platform can


generally run on other platforms without modification, including Windows, macOS,
and Linux.

11. **Free and Open Source:** Python is released under an open-source license,
meaning you can use, modify, and distribute it freely.

To start using Python, you need to install it on your system. Python is available
for download from the official website (https://www.python.org/), and it is
recommended to use the latest stable version.

Once installed, you can run Python scripts using a text editor or an Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) and execute them using the Python interpreter. The
most common way to run Python scripts is through the terminal or command prompt by
typing `python script.py`, where `script.py` is the name of your Python script
file.

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