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 Cathy Rohrer Posts: 584 Joined: 2/6/2007
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Python is an object-oriented programming language available free under the Open Source Initiative approved open source license. As listed on its website, Python 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 Citation: "Python Programming Language -- Official Website," Copyright © 1990-2007, Python Software Foundation. Launch Site To learn how to use Python, read M. Pilgrim, Dive Into Python - Python from novice to pro, Apress, 2004. Access Dive Into Python Access Python Documentation |
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