First appearing in 1991, Python is a general-purpose, high-level, interpreted programming language whose design focus emphasizes code readability. Whether for processing/analyzing data to powering many well-known applications, Python is not only a great language for new programmers but also powerful enough for seasoned developers building whatever they can think of.

Beautiful is better than ugly;

Explicit is better than implicit;

Simple is better than complex;

Complex is better than complicated;

Readability counts;

The Zen of Python

Getting Started

Python can be easy to pick up wether you're a first time programmer or you're experienced with other languages. The following pages are a useful step to get on your way writing programs with Python!

Applications

The Python Package Index (PyPI) hosts thousands of third-party modules for Python. Both Python's standard library and community-contributed modules allow for endless possibilities.