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Who is the creator of Python?
Guido van Rossum
When was Python 2.0 released?
2000
What programming paradigms does Python support?
structured, object-oriented, and functional programming
What is Python often described as due to its standard library?
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Study Notes
Python Overview
- High-level, general-purpose programming language aimed at code readability.
- Uses significant indentation to enhance the clarity of code structure.
- Dynamically typed and includes garbage collection features.
- Supports multiple programming paradigms: structured, object-oriented, and functional programming.
- Known as a "batteries included" language due to its extensive standard library.
Development History
- Initiated by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s as an evolution of the ABC programming language.
- First released as Python 0.9.0 in 1991.
- Python 2.0 launched in 2000, introducing new features.
- Major revision, Python 3.0, released in 2008; not fully backward-compatible with prior versions.
- Last release of Python 2, version 2.7.18, came out in 2020.
Popularity and Current Status
- Consistently ranks among the most popular programming languages globally.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Python programming with this quiz! From its design philosophy to its support for multiple programming paradigms, this quiz covers various aspects of Python, a high-level, general-purpose language known for its readability and versatility.
