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What is the primary focus of Python's design philosophy?
What is the primary focus of Python's design philosophy?
What type of programming paradigms does Python support?
What type of programming paradigms does Python support?
What is the main reason Python is often described as a 'batteries included' language?
What is the main reason Python is often described as a 'batteries included' language?
Who is credited with inventing Python?
Who is credited with inventing Python?
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When was the first version of Python released?
When was the first version of Python released?
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What is the title bestowed upon Guido van Rossum by the Python community?
What is the title bestowed upon Guido van Rossum by the Python community?
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When was Python 2.0 released?
When was Python 2.0 released?
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What was released in 2020?
What was released in 2020?
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When was Python 3.0 initially released?
When was Python 3.0 initially released?
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What is the purpose of the 2to3 utility in Python 3?
What is the purpose of the 2to3 utility in Python 3?
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What is the current status of Python 2.7?
What is the current status of Python 2.7?
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Which Python implementation continues to support Python 2?
Which Python implementation continues to support Python 2?
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What was the reason for expediting security updates in 2021 and 2022?
What was the reason for expediting security updates in 2021 and 2022?
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What was announced about the 3.9 series when Python 3.9.13 was released?
What was announced about the 3.9 series when Python 3.9.13 was released?
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What is a notable change in Python 3.11 compared to Python 3.10?
What is a notable change in Python 3.11 compared to Python 3.10?
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As of October 2023, which Python versions have active support?
As of October 2023, which Python versions have active support?
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Study Notes
General-purpose Programming Language
- Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes code readability with significant indentation.
- It is dynamically typed and garbage-collected, supporting multiple programming paradigms, including structured, object-oriented, and functional programming.
- Python is often described as a "batteries included" language due to its comprehensive standard library.
History
- Python was invented by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s as a successor to the ABC programming language.
- Guido van Rossum began working on Python in 1989 and first released it in 1991 as Python 0.9.0.
- Python 2.0 was released in 2000, and Python 3.0, released in 2008, was a major revision not completely backward-compatible with earlier versions.
Releases
- Python 2.7.18, released in 2020, was the last release of Python 2.
- Python 3.8 and later are currently supported (as of 2023).
- Security issues were fixed in Python 3.7.17, the final 3.7.x release.
- Python 3.10.4, 3.9.12, and 3.8.13 were expedited in 2022 due to security issues.
- Python 3.9.13, released in May 2022, marked the end of non-security updates for the 3.9 series.
Current Status
- As of October 2023, Python 3.12 is the stable release, and 3.12 and 3.11 are the only versions with active support.
- Notable changes in Python 3.11 include increased program execution speed and improved error reporting.
- Python 3.12 adds syntax to the language, including the new (soft) keyword type and improvements to typing support.
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Learn about the basics of Python, a high-level, general-purpose programming language, including its design philosophy, syntax, and features.
