Python

High-level, general-purpose programming language.

PY Python programming language

Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. Known for its readability and clear syntax, it is widely used in web development, data science, machine learning, scripting, and automation. Python emphasizes code readability using significant indentation.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪθən/

Etymology

Named after the British comedy group Monty Python.

Explain Like I’m 5

Python is a popular computer language that lets you tell computers what to do using words instead of complicated codes, like building a website or playing a game.

Fun Facts

Python's name comes from the British comedy group Monty Python
It emphasizes code readability
It was created in 1991

FAQ

What is Python? A widely used high-level programming language
Who created it? Guido van Rossum
What is it used for? Web development, data science, and scripting

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

dynamic language interpreted language

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

programming language

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Conda Django Flask NumPy Pandas TensorFlow PyTorch

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

software development web development data science

Indexes

artificial computer science programming language

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