About Python

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability and simplicity. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including structured, object-oriented, and functional programming.

Key Features of Python

• Easy to learn and read
• Extensive standard library
• Dynamic typing and dynamic binding
• Support for multiple programming paradigms
• Large and active community

History of Python

Python was conceived in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in the Netherlands. Its implementation began in December 1989, with Van Rossum as the lead developer. The language was first released in 1991 as Python 0.9.0.

Python Code Examples

# Hello World
print("Hello, World!")

# Simple function
def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

print(greet("Python Learner"))

# List comprehension
squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)]
print(squares)