Python
This section contains snippets of code written in Python, a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability and versatility. Python is widely used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, and more. The following examples demonstrate various Python functionalities and best practices to help you understand and implement Python in your projects effectively.
History
The Python programming language was developed by Guido van Rossum. Here is a brief history:
1989: Guido van Rossum begins working on Python as a hobby project during Christmas.
1991: Python 0.9.0 is released, featuring classes, exception handling, functions, and the core data types: str, list, dict, etc.
1994: Python 1.0 is released, including new features like lambda, map, filter, and reduce.
2000: Python 2.0 is released, introducing list comprehensions, garbage collection, and the
printfunction.2008: Python 3.0 is released, a major revision of the language that is not backward-compatible with Python 2.x. It includes many changes to improve the language's consistency and readability.
2010: Python 2.7 is released, the last major version of the Python 2.x series, with continued support until 2020.
2015: Python 3.5 is released, introducing new features like async and await syntax for asynchronous programming.
2020: Python 3.9 is released, adding new syntax features and performance improvements.
Python continues to evolve, with ongoing work to improve the language and add new features.