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Introduction To Python Programming
Introduction
What is Python?
Python is, in short, a scripting language. It is similar in function to Perl,
but to my knowledge is not nearly as popular. To fix that is part of the goal of
this tutorial. It is a very high-level language that can perform complex tasks,
but is surprisingly easy to learn. Many different add=ons (modules) are
available to control everything from MP3s to windowing toolkits (Unix). I find
Python to be a just plain fun language to program in, as it is very
intuitive and suited to a variety of uses.
Python can be run on almost any platform, from 'nix to Windows. To get
Python, first go to Python.org, and then
download away!
This tutorial is geared towards people who have little experience with
programming but know at least something. I make numerous references to languages
like C and Perl, which are good to know, but you won't lose much if you just
skip over them.
What's with the funky name, you ask? Some sort of carnivorous reptile? No,
dear reader. Python's creators were (are) big Monty Python fans. The name comes
from the BBC show "Monty Python's Flying Circus," and in the official docs, it
says "Making references to Monty Python skits in documentation is not only
allowed, it is encouraged." That said, I'm afraid I haven't seen all too many
Monty Python movies so we'll go a little light on the references :)
So sit back, grab a Coke, download
Python, and get ready to learn :)
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