Introduction of Python

Python is an open-source (free) programming language which is

scripted, high level, interpreted, interactive and object oriented
used in web programming, data science, artificial intelligence,
and many scientific applications. Learning Python allows the
programmer to focus on solving problems, rather than focusing
on syntax. It is a general purpose language, meaning it can be
used to create a variety of different programs and isn’t
specialized for any specific problems. This versatility, along with
its beginner-friendliness, has made it one of the most-used
programming languages today.
 History of Python
The name Python comes from Monty Python. Guido Van Rossum is fan of ‘Monty Python’s
Flying Circus’, a famous TV show in Netherlands, So he named Python after Monty
Python. When Guido van Rossum was creating Python, he was also reading the scripts
from BBC’s Monty Python’s Flying Circus. He thought the name Python was appropriately
short and slightly mysterious. Python was conceptualized in the late 1980s and its
implementation was started in December 1989. Nearly all known Python software initially
developed by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991.
 Works of Python
Python is commonly used for developing websites and software, task automation, data
analysis, and data visualization. Since it’s relatively easy to learn, Python has been adopted by
many non-programmers such as accountants and scientists, for a variety of everyday tasks,
like organizing finances.
 Python works on versatile platforms such as windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry, Pi etc.
 Python is relatively easy to read and understand, as its simple syntax is more like English.
Its straightforward layout means that everyone can work out what each line of code is
doing.
 Who are new to coding and programming, Python can be an excellent first step. It’s
relatively easy to learn, making it a great way to start building your programming
knowledge.
 It’s an open-source language, anyone can use Python to code. What’s more, there is a
community that supports and develops the ecosystem, adding their own contributions and
libraries.
 it’s an open-source language, anyone can use Python to code. What’s more, there is a
community that supports and develops the ecosystem, adding their own contributions and
libraries.
 Uses of Python
We’ve already briefly touched on some of the areas it can be applied to, and we’ve
expanded on these and more Python examples below. Python can be used for:
 AI and machine learning : Python is such a stable, flexible, and simple programming
language, it’s perfect for various machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)
projects.
 Data analytics : The language is easy-to-learn, flexible, and well-supported, meaning it’s
relatively quick and easy to use for analyzing data. When working with large amounts of
information, it’s useful for manipulating data and carrying out repetitive tasks.
 Data visualization : Python provides a variety of graphing libraries with all kinds of
features. Whether you’re looking to create a simple graphical representation or a more
interactive plot, you can find a library to match your needs.
 Programming applications : You can program all kinds of applications using Python. The
general-purpose language can be used to read and create file directories, create GUIs
and APIs, and more. Whether it’s blockchain applications, audio and video apps, or
machine learning applications, you can build them all with Python.
 Web development : This is largely due to the fact that there are many Python web
development frameworks to choose from, such as Django, Pyramid, and Flask. These
frameworks have been used to create sites and services such as Spotify, Reddit and
Mozilla. Thanks to the extensive libraries and modules that come with Python
frameworks, functions such as database access, content management, and data
authorization are all possible and easily accessible.
 Game development : Although far from an industry-standard in game
development, Python does have its uses in the industry. It’s possible to
create simple games using the programming language, which means it can
be a useful tool for quickly developing a prototype. Similarly, certain
functions (such as dialogue tree creation) are possible in Python.
 Language development : The simple and elegant design of Python and its
syntax means that it has inspired the creation of new programming
languages. Languages such as Cobra, CoffeeScript, and Go all use a similar
syntax to Python.
 Finance : Python is increasingly being utilised in the world of finance, often
in areas such as quantitative and qualitative analysis. It can be a valuable
tool in determining asset price trends and predictions, as well as in
automating workflows across different data sources.
 SEO : Another slightly surprising entry on our list of Python uses is in the field of search
engine optimisation (SEO). It’s an area that often benefits from automation, which is
certainly possible through Python. Whether it’s implementing changes across multiple
pages or categorising keywords, Python can help. Emerging technologies such as
natural language processing (NLP) are also likely to be relevant to those working in
SEO. Python can be a powerful tool in developing these NLP skills and understanding
how people search and how search engines return results.
 Design : Python can be used to develop graphic design applications. Surprisingly, the
language is used across a range of 2D imaging software, such as Paint Shop Pro and
Gimp. Python is even used in 3D animation software such as Lightwave, Blender, and
Cinema 4D, showing just how versatile the language is.
 Future Scope Of
Python Programming
Python is a high level and multi-paradigm programming language designed by Guido
van Rossum, a Dutch programmer, having all the features as conventional
programming languages such as C, C++ and Java have. It is one of the fastest
growing languages and has undergone a successful span of more than 25 years as far
as its adoption is concerned. This success also reveals a promising future scope of
python programming language. In fact, it has been continuously serving as the best
programming language for application development, web development, game
development, system administration, scientific and numeric computing, GIS and
Mapping etc.
 Real-Life Python Success
Stories
Python has seemingly contributed as a core language for increasing productivity
regarding various development purposes at many of the IT organizations. We
have shown below some of the real-life python success stories.
 Australia’s RMA Department D-Link has successfully implemented python for
creating DSL Firmware Recovery System.
 Python has helped Gusto.com, an online travel site, in reducing development
costs and time.
 ForecastWatch.com also uses python in rating the accuracy of weather forecast
reports provided by companies such as Accuweather, MyForecast.com and The
Weather Channel.
 Python has also benefitted many product development companies such as
Acqutek, AstraZeneca, GravityZoo, Carmanah Technologies Inc. etc in creating
autonomous devices and software.
 Test&Go uses python scripts for Data Validation.
 Industrial Light & Magic(ILM) also uses python for batch processing that includes
modeling, rendering and compositing thousands of picture frames per day.

There is a huge list of success stories of many organizations across the globe which are
using python for various purposes such as software development, data mining, unit testing,
product development, web development, data validation, data visualization etc.
These success stories directly point towards a promising future scope of python
programming language.
Advantage of Python
 Easy to Read, Learn and Write
 Improved Productivity
 Interpreted Language
 Dynamically Typed
 Vast Libraries Support
 Portability
Disadvantages of Python
 Slow Speed
 Not Memory Efficient
 Weak in Mobile Computing
 Database Access
 Runtime Errors
Python is a simple, versatile and a complete programming
language. It is a great choice for beginners up to professionals.
Although it has some disadvantages, we can observe that the
advantages exceed the disadvantages. Even Google has made
Python one of its primary programming languages.
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