Saturday 23 March 2013

Where Python Programming Came From and Where It's Going

By Jeff Sanders


There is no disputing the fact that Python has become one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Ever since it was introduced, coders have been at awe of what Python is capable of. Some experts believe that the full potential of Python as a programming language is yet to be discovered by developers. So, it is no surprise that it has been considered one of the top 10 programming languages in the world. It currently holds the 9th spot, but will climb to the top as one of the most potent and valuable programming languages in the world.

Origins of Python

Mr. Guido Van Rossum is the man responsible for creating Python, spending many years developing his first working versions. It is believed that he first began his work on the programming syntax in December 1989. It wasn't until over two years later, in February of 1991 that he released the first working version of the amazing language. The official release date was February 20th, 1991.

Classification of Python

Python consists of a general purpose coding set up and belongs to the category of high-level programming languages. The language has been designed in such a way that you should be able to figure out what a program does by reading the code, a feature called readability. Python is described as being concise, expressive, and clear; this is not typically the top three descriptions you expect to hear about a coding language. The full library of pre-stored functions that accompany Python make repeatable tasks fast and simple. There are programming lesson plans on Python now widely obtainable from many different instructors across the states.

The Quick Evolution of this Open Source Language

A compiled set of user statistics, named Ohloh, covering programming languages was recently created by Black Duck Software. Based on these Ohloh statistics, it is proven that Python is quickly becoming the most-used platform by developers.




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