Python
AKA python3, rusthon
Summary
Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readable syntax and versatility. It emphasizes code readability with its use of significant whitespace and supports multiple programming paradigms.
Paradigms
imperative, procedural, object-oriented, functional, reflective
Domains
web development, data science, scientific computing, artificial intelligence, automation, scripting, education, analysis
Key Features
first-class functions, closures, pattern matching, type inference, decorators/annotations, iterators/generators, reflection, meta-programming, string interpolation, modules, lambdas, destructuring, named arguments, REPL, interactive development
Typing
gradual system, structural typing, strong typing, partial inference, runtime checking, conservative type coercion, optional type annotations
Compilation
interpreted, interpreted with JIT compilation
Influenced By
ABC, Modula-3, C, C++, Lisp, Perl, Java, Haskell, APL, Standard ML, CLU, Icon, Dylan, ALGOL 68
Ratings
File extensions
py, cgi, fcgi, gyp, gypi, lmi, py3, pyde, pyi, pyp, pyt, pyw, rpy, spec, tac, wsgi, xpy
External Links
| Status | active |
| Type | programming |
| Created | 1991 |
| Designed by | Guido van Rossum |
| Developed by |
Python Software Foundation Guido van Rossum |
| PyPL Index | #1 |
| TIOBE Index | #1 |
| GitHub rank | #4 |