Getting Started With Python

 Python (a Computer Language)

As we know that in order to communicate with a computer system, we need a language. This language may be C, C++, Java, Python or any other computer language. Here we will discuss PYTHON. 

• Python was developed by Guido Van Rossum in 1991 when he was working  with National Research Institute of Mathematics and Science in Netherland. 
• Python was named from a comedy series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”      telecasted on BBC. 
• Python can be used as OOL and POL.

Actually, Python is inspired by two languages - 

     1. ABC language which was an optional language of BASIC language. 

     2. Modula-3 

• Python is very easy learning language as most of its syntax seems to be like in English. 
• It is possible to get desired output in minimum instructions. 
• It’s an Interpreted language. 
• It’s a complete language in itself and it is very easy to download and install. 
• It is a platform independent and portable language. 
• It is Free Open Source

It is possible to develop various Apps with Python like– 

• GUI Apps 
• Web Apps 
• Games 
• DBMS Apps 
• Scripting etc.

There are few limitations in Python which can be neglected because of its vast usage.

• It is not a Fast Language. 
• Libraries are very less. 
• It is week in Type binding. 
• It is not easy to convert in some other language.

HOW TO INSTALL?

Python can be downloaded from www.python.org. 

•It is available in two versions- 

• Python 2.x 

• Python 3.x 

•We will download 3.6.5 or 3.7 here. 

•Open www.python.org on any browser.

     

HOW TO WORK?

We can work in Python in two ways-

• Interactive Mode 
• Script Mode 

Both have their own style of working. 

• Interactive mode works like a Command Interpreter as Shell Prompt works in DOS Prompt or Linux.. 
• ( >>>) we can execute any instruction of Python with this. 
• We can run a complete program by writing in Script mode.