Introduction to Python
Python is one of the fastest growing languages in terms of the number of developers who are using it, the
number of libraries available, the number of companies using it, and the areas in which it can be implemented.
It's called a general-purpose language and can be used in machine learning, GUI software development, web
development, and more.
Here, we will discuss what Python is, why it's useful, and why you should learn it. Python is an interpreted,
object-oriented, and high-level programming language that also supports procedural programming. It's been
around since 1989, before Java. Despite the popularity of other languages like C, C++, Java, and JavaScript,
Python is still famous and widely used. Python has become the language of choice for research scientists
working in the fields of machine learning and AI since it's easier to learn than other languages.
Python is easier to learn compared to other languages, such as C, C++, and Java. Most colleges and schools
teach Python, and even children can learn it. Python has multiple versions, including 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x. We
should learn 3.x since it's the newest version.
Why is Python So Famous?
Python is famous because it's easy to learn and implement. It's used by many big companies, including Google,
YouTube, and Dropbox, and is the main language or a support language for many. The author of Python was a
big fan of a British comedy movie called Monty Python's Flying Circus, and that's why he named it Python.
Conclusion
Python is an easy-to-learn, general-purpose language that can be used in various fields. In the next chapter, we
will discuss how to install Python and work with different features.