Python is a popular programming language. It was created by Guido van Rossum, and released in 1991.
It is used for:
- web development (server-side),
- Data analysis,
- software development,
- mathematics,
- system scripting.
What can Python do?
- To create web applications.
- Can connect to database systems. It can also read and modify files.
- To handle big data and perform complex mathematics.
Why Python?
- Works on different platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, etc).
- Has a simple syntax similar to the English language.
- With fewer lines than some other programming languages.
- Code can be executed as soon as it is written. This means that prototyping can be very quick.
