What is Python🐍?
Python is a programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It was created by Guido van Rossum and first introduced in 1991. Python supports many programming styles, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. Python is named after the British comedy television show "Monty Python’s Flying Circus", not the snake!

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Key Features
Python code is executed line by line that simplifies debugging and testing. Python is beginner-friendly because of its English-like syntax and indentation-based structure. It aids in many programming styles like procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.

Fields used in Python:

  • Web development
  • Software development
  • Data science and machine learning
  • Mathematics and scientific computing
  • System scripting
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Game development

Advantages

  • Easy to learn: simple syntax that's beginner-friendly
  • Versatile and open-source: used in many fields and freely available.
  • Enhances productivity: helps developers write faster and more efficiently.
  • Supports a wide range of libraries: large ecosystem of libraries for different uses
  • Extensive library ecosystem: large collection of already built modules and packages.
  • Strong community: community providing support and resources
  • Interpreted language: executes code line by line, simplifying debugging
  • Cross-platform compatibility: runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Scalable: scales from small scripts to large applications

Disadvantages

  • Design limitations: restricts some advanced use cases
  • Memory inefficiency: uses more memory than other languages
  • Weak mobile computing support: less suitable for mobile app development
  • Prone to runtime errors: dynamic typing may lead to runtime errors
  • Slower execution speed: slower than compiled languages like C or C++
  • Limited multi-threading: Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) limits true multi-threading for Central Processing Unit(CPU)-bound tasks

Naming Convention

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Snake_case is a naming convention used in Python. All words are written in lowercase and spaces between words are replaced with underscores (_).

Python Syntax
Python uses indentation to define code blocks that makes it structured and easy to follow.

print("Hello, World!")  # Output: Hello, World!

Functions: Functions are defined using the def keyword, followed by the function name and parameters.

def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

print(greet("Jane"))  # Output: Hello, Jane!

Comments: Single-line comments begin with the # symbol, and multi-line comments are enclosed in triple quotes ''' or """.

# This is a single-line comment
'''
This is a
multi-line comment
'''

Variables: There is no need to declare variable types. Python automatically assigns types at runtime.

x = 15    
y = "Hello"

Conditionals and Loops: Python supports if, else, elif for conditionals, and for and while for loops.

for i in range(8):
    print(i)

Some companies that use Python include:

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  • Dropbox
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • NASA
  • Pinterest
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • Uber
  • Airbnb

Conclusion
Python's simple and readable features make it a great choice for both beginner or experienced programmers. Its flexibility and large number of libraries make it easy to explore many areas of development.
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(programming_language)
https://www.python.org/
https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_intro.asp
https://www.nextacademy.com/blog/python-101-easy-to-learn-beginners/
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https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/python-features/
https://www.britannica.com/technology/Python-computer-language