Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics developed by Guido van Rossum in the late eighties and early nineties at the National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science in the Netherlands . Its high-level built in data structures, 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 together. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance.

Python is:
• Python is Interpreted.
• Python is Interactive.
• Python is Object-Oriented.
• Python is Beginner's Language.

Features of Python

• Easy-to-learn, Easy-to-read, Easy-to-maintain.
• A broad standard library.
• Interactive Mode.
• Portable.
• Extendable.
• Databases.
• GUI Programming.
• Scalable.
• It can be easily integrated with C, C++, COM, ActiveX, CORBA and Java.

Python can be used in

• Web and Internet Development.
• Database Access.
• Desktop GUIs.
• Scientific and Numeric.
• Education.
• Network Programming.
• Software Development.
• Game and 3D Graphics.

Who can learn Python?

Working professionals