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Python Intro

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Summary

Python is a high-level programming language that is famous for its simple and easy-to-read syntax. Python code is run by an interpreter, so we don't have to compile the program into a special file before it's executed. Python is open source and cross-platform, so it can be used on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Key points

Python was designed by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991.
Python is interpreted, meaning that code is executed line by line by the interpreter.
Python syntax emphasizes code readability, for example by using indentation as a block marker.
Python supports a variety of programming styles such as procedural, object-oriented, and functional.

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