What is Python?

Python is one of the most popular programming language. In 1991, Guido van Rossum created it.

It is used for:

  • Web and Game Development,
  • Data Analytics,
  • Data Science,
  • Machine Learning,
  • Mathematics.
Fortunately, Python features a simple, user friendly syntax for beginners. Python is a fantastic language for beginners to learn because of this.


Here are some details about the Python programming language:

  1. Currently, Python is the most popular high-level, multi-purpose programming language.
  2. Python is an interpreted programming language. that supports functional, object-oriented, and structured programming.
  3. Python programs can be written in any text editor. These programs must be saved in files with the '.py ' file extension.
  4. Almost all tech-giant companies, including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, Uber and many others use the Python programming language.
  5. There are two major python versions: Python 2 and Python 3. Both are really different.