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What was the core syntax of Python derived from?
What was the core syntax of Python derived from?
- Fortran
- Pascal
- ABC language (correct)
- Java
Which of the following programming languages heavily influenced Python?
Which of the following programming languages heavily influenced Python?
- JavaScript
- Swift
- C (correct)
- HTML
What type of programming language is Python?
What type of programming language is Python?
- Assembly language
- Machine language
- High-level and object-oriented (correct)
- Low-level and procedural
What kind of scripting language is Python known to be?
What kind of scripting language is Python known to be?
Which paradigm does Python support among the following?
Which paradigm does Python support among the following?
What is a key feature of Python that allows for immediate feedback during code writing?
What is a key feature of Python that allows for immediate feedback during code writing?
What language is Python classified as?
What language is Python classified as?
What contributes to Python's popularity regarding variable declaration?
What contributes to Python's popularity regarding variable declaration?
How are code blocks structured in Python compared to C?
How are code blocks structured in Python compared to C?
What key feature distinguishes Python from C in terms of variable typing?
What key feature distinguishes Python from C in terms of variable typing?
Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the extensive standard library of Python?
Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the extensive standard library of Python?
Why is Python often recommended to beginners who are new to programming?
Why is Python often recommended to beginners who are new to programming?
Study Notes
Python Language
- Developed by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s at the National Research Institute in the Netherlands
- First version officially released in 1991
- Derived core syntax from ABC language, borrowed from C, C++, Modula-3, Unix shell, SmallTalk, and Algol-68
Language Features
- High-level, object-oriented, interactive, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language
- Multi-paradigm programming language supporting structured, functional, aspect-oriented, and object-oriented programming methods
- Emphasizes use of objects over functions, supports user-defined classes, inheritance, multiple inheritance, and methods binding at runtime
- Interactive language, allowing direct coding and immediate feedback on the Python prompt
- Both compiled and interpreted language
Syntax and Readability
- High-level scripting language with highly readable code
- Codes written in nearly regular English with neat indentation
- Uses English keywords, concise codes, and simple syntax
Standard Library
- Extensive standard library with over a hundred modules
- Modules include network programming, internet protocols, mathematical functions, random functions, and more
- Easy access to modules with a simple import statement
Comparison with C
- Differs from C in use of indentation to structure blocks of code and dynamic typing
- Variables in Python are not declared before use, can be reassigned, and change types anywhere in the program
Additional Features
- Supports garbage collection and easy integration with other languages such as C, C++, Java, CORBA, ActiveX, and COM
- Easy-to-learn language with plain English construction, suitable for beginners and new programmers
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Description
Learn about the history of Python, including its development by Guido van Rossum in the late 80s and its first official release in 1991. Explore the features of Python as a high-level, object-oriented, interactive, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language.
