History of Python Programming Language

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When was the first version of Python code (version 0.9.0) released?

  • October 2000
  • February 1991 (correct)
  • December 1995
  • January 1994

Who conceptualized Python in the late 1980s?

  • Larry Page
  • Jeff Bezos
  • Guido van Rossum (correct)
  • Mark Zuckerberg

Which major release of Python emphasized the removal of duplicate programming constructs and modules?

  • Python 1.0
  • Python 2.x
  • Python 3.0 (correct)
  • Python 2.0

Which language greatly influenced the design of Python?

<p>ABC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which release of Python were list comprehensions and full garbage collector introduced?

<p>Python 2.0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which programming tools were introduced in Python 1.0 that the creator did not like?

<p>lambda, map, filter, and reduce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the greatest strengths of Python's pseudocode nature?

<p>It allows users to concentrate on the solution to the problem rather than the syntax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature makes Python extremely easy to get started with?

<p>It has an extraordinarily simple syntax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Python being an interpreted language?

<p>There are no separate compilation and execution steps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Python support object-oriented programming?

<p>Especially when compared to languages like C++ or Java (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Python's extensibility allow users to achieve?

<p>Writing critical pieces of code in C for faster execution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Python a desirable choice for developing GUI-based desktop applications?

<p>It includes image processing and graphic design applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications does Python make a suitable coding language for?

<p>Enterprise and business applications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which popular website was rewritten in Python in 2005?

<p>Reddit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Python contribute a large part to?

<p>'Reddit,' the popular social news website and forum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Python History and Development

  • Python's first version (0.9.0) was released in the late 1980s, conceptualized by Guido van Rossum.
  • Python 2.0 was a major release that emphasized the removal of duplicate programming constructs and modules.

Python Features and Strengths

  • Python's design was greatly influenced by the ABC language.
  • List comprehensions and a full garbage collector were introduced in Python 2.0.
  • Python 1.0 introduced programming tools, although the creator was not fond of them.

Python's Pseudocode Nature and Interpreted Language

  • One of Python's greatest strengths is its pseudocode nature, making it easy to read and write.
  • Python's simplicity and readability make it extremely easy to get started with.
  • As an interpreted language, Python does not need to be compiled, making it flexible and efficient.

Object-Oriented Programming and Extensibility

  • Python supports object-oriented programming through encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
  • Python's extensibility allows users to add new functionalities and modules, making it highly customizable.

Python's Suitability and Applications

  • Python is a desirable choice for developing GUI-based desktop applications due to its simplicity and ease of use.
  • Python is a suitable coding language for web development, scientific computing, and data analysis applications.
  • Instagram, a popular website, was rewritten in Python in 2005.
  • Python contributed a large part to the development of the YouTube video-sharing platform.

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