The Rise of Python
Guido van Rossum developed the first version of the language in the late '80s, which was later released in 1991. It was accompanied by a guiding principle that stresses the importance of ease of reading and understanding the code. Clear and precise syntax is one of Python's great strengths since it enables programmers to generate clean and comprehensible code. In contrast to numerous other computer languages that are considered advanced due to the intricate syntax, Python has a writing style that more resembles common speech.As the years went by, Python has enjoyed mass acceptance owing to its capabilities to support procedural, object-oriented, as well as functional programming. Its thick ecosystem of libraries and frameworks has enhanced its utilization across multiple domains such as web development, data science, artificial intelligence, automation, etc.
Notable Characteristics of Python
1. Ease of Use due to English Like syntax
The vice of complexity has been avoided and the scope of easy to read and easy to understand commands has been embraced in Python, this makes it beginner friendly. Indentation is used to distinguish code blocks, which helps in keeping the language clean and readable; also, of note is the fact that braces or parenthesis are not used in the language construct which new programmers appreciate.2. It is a high level Programming Language
Python is known to be high level due to the fact that it hides or deludes the user to the hardware level of operation. This means that developers have to be less concerned with low-level particulars such as memory management or specific instructions of the hardware, instead they can concentrate more on solving issues and come up with designs for algorithms.3. Language that is interpreted
Python being an interpreted language is the polar opposite of being compiled. Put simply, it interprets source code and executes it line by line. This Python interpreter implements a runtime system that converts the source code to machine code as one line thus making debugging much easier.4. Works Across Multiple Platforms
Python being the cross-platform can work on Windows, Mac OS and Linux and no need for rewriting of any modules. The essence of this is most notable for those who work in cross-platform environments in which case they don't have to concern themselves with whether they are writing for a specific Operating System.5. Standard module of great scope
Python has a standard module covering a lot of its operational aspects and a few more that include file handling modules, data modules, network modules and others. This rich set of built-in tools allows developers to perform a wide range of tasks without having to write additional code from scratch.6. Integration with Other Libraries and Frameworks
A library or framework is perhaps the most integral part of Python and is a specific reason that adds to the success of Python. There is always a library or framework for everything, to enable easier task completion, Web development, data, or even artificial intelligence. Very well-known libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, Django, Flask and Tensor Flow provide powerful tools that simplify difficult tasks.
