What is Python?

Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of application domains. Python is powerful... and fast, Python is friendly... and easy to learn, Python is open. Some of its key distinguishing features include:

• very clear, readable syntax
• strong introspection capabilities
• intuitive object orientation
• natural expression of procedural code
• full modularity, supporting hierarchical packages
• exception-based error handling
• very high level dynamic data types
• extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually every task
• extensions and modules easily written in C, C++ (or Java for Jython, or .NET languages for IronPython)
• embeddable within applications as a scripting interface

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