10 Questions
What is a key feature of Python's design philosophy?
Code readability with the use of significant indentation
What is Python often described as due to its comprehensive standard library?
A batteries-included language
What was Guido van Rossum's role in the development of Python?
The lead developer and benevolent dictator for life
What was a major improvement in Python 2.0 released in 2000?
Addition of list comprehensions and cycle-detecting garbage collection
When was the last release of Python 2?
2020
What is the primary purpose of the 2to3 utility in Python 3?
To automate the translation of Python 2 code to Python 3
What is the current status of Python 2.7?
It is officially unsupported, with no further security patches or improvements
Which Python implementation continues to support Python 2?
PyPy
What is the current stable release of Python as of October 2023?
Python 3.12
What is a notable feature of Python 3.11?
Increased program execution speed
Study Notes
General-purpose Programming Language
- Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language.
- It emphasizes code readability with significant indentation.
- Python is dynamically typed and garbage-collected.
- It supports multiple programming paradigms, including structured, object-oriented, and functional programming.
- It is often described as a "batteries included" language due to its comprehensive standard library.
History of Python
- Python was invented in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum as a successor to the ABC programming language.
- The implementation of Python began in December 1989.
- Guido van Rossum was the sole lead developer and "benevolent dictator for life" until 2018.
- A five-member Steering Council was elected to lead the project in January 2019.
Releases of Python
- Python 2.0 was released in 2000 with features like list comprehensions and Unicode support.
- Python 3.0 was released in 2008 with many of its major features backported to Python 2.6.x and 2.7.x.
- Python 2.7's end-of-life was initially set for 2015, then postponed to 2020.
- As of 2023, only Python 3.8 and later are supported.
Security Updates and Python Versions
- Python 2.7 and older are officially unsupported.
- PyPy, an unofficial Python implementation, continues to support Python 2.
- Security updates were expedited in 2021 and 2022 due to security issues.
- Python 3.9.13 and later only receive security fixes.
- As of October 2023, Python 3.12 is the stable release.
Notable Changes in Python Versions
- Python 3.10 added features like increased program execution speed and improved error reporting.
- Python 3.11 added features like exception handling and syntax changes.
- Python 3.12 adds new syntax and typing support.
This quiz covers the basics and features of Python, a high-level, general-purpose programming language. It emphasizes code readability and supports multiple programming paradigms.
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