Introduction to Python Programming

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What is Python?

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Python is a general-purpose object-oriented high-level programming language developed by Guido van Rossum in 1991.

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What programming languages is Python based on?

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Python is based on ABC programming language and Modula-3.

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How is Python named?

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The programming language 'Python' is named after Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a popular BBC comedy series.

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What are some advantages of using Python?

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Python offers less coding, a huge collection of pre-built libraries, and platform independence.

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What makes Python easy to learn?

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Python has a simple syntax that uses English-like words.

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What does it mean that Python is an expressive language?

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Python can perform complex tasks in few lines of code.

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What is an interpreted language?

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An interpreted language means that the program gets executed line by line, making debugging easier.

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What does it mean that Python is a multiplatform language?

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Python can work on different platforms like Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh.

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Is Python free to use?

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Yes, Python is free and open source, available for download from www.python.org.

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What is an object-oriented language?

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An object-oriented language allows users to create classes and objects, promoting reusable code.