INTRODUCTION TO

PYTHON

PRESENTED BY ARPITA SENAPATI

WHAT IS PYTHON

• Python is a popular general-purpose ,high level programming language. Python has a

simple, easy-to-use syntax which makes python a great language to learn for beginners.
•  Python includes numbers of libraries, modules, in-built functions .
• Python has gained popularity because of its simplicity, easy syntax and user-friendly
environment.
• Python is easy to learn as compared to other programming languages. Its syntax is
straightforward and much the same as the English language.
HISTORY OF PYTHON

• Python laid its foundation in the late 1980s.

• The implementation of Python was started in December 1989 by Guido Van Rossum at
CWI in Netherland.
• In February 1991, Guido Van Rossum published the code (labeled version 0.9.0) .
• In 1994, Python 1.0 was released .
• ABC programming language is said to be the predecessor of Python language,
WHY THE NAME PYTHON

• There is a fact behind choosing the name Python. Guido van Rossum was reading the
script of a popular BBC comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It was late on-air
1970s.
• Van Rossum wanted to select a name which unique, sort, and little-bit mysterious. So he
decided to select naming Python after the "Monty Python's Flying Circus" for their
newly created programming language.
WHERE IS PYTHON USED?

• Machine Learning
•  Artificial Intelligence
• Web Development,
•  Mobile Applications
• IoT
• Scientific Calculation,
• Data science analytics and visualisations ,
• Game Development
FEATURES OF PYTHON

• Easy and simple syntax.

• Free and open source
• High level language
• Interpreted language
• Object oriented language
• Large standard library
• Cross platform language
PYTHON USED BY

Python is used by big tech companies like

• YouTube
• Netflix
• Quora
• Dropbox
• Spotify
• Reddit
• Facebook, Instagram
VERSIONS

• Python programming language is being updated regularly with new features and supports.
There are lots of update in Python versions, started from 1994 to current release
• Python 3.9. 9, documentation released on 15 November 2021.
• Python 3.9. 10, documentation released on 14 January 2022.
INSTALLING PYTHON