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Open-source language: Python is a free and open-source programming language. An open-source
language can be easily improved and distributed by anyone. You can download Python free of cost
and use it on any operating system such as Windows, MacOS or Linux.
Object-oriented: Python has an object-oriented approach. This means that the programs are

designed using objects and classes that interact with each other.
Integrated and extensible language: We can easily integrate Python with other languages such as
C and C++. A programmer can write extensions in C or C++ to extend Python’s capabilities, especially
for performance-critical tasks and these are compiled into shared libraries that Python can use.

Interpreted language: The code you create in Python is executed line by line which makes it easy to
correct any errors. On execution, a Python code is immediately converted into an intermediate form.
This is known as byte code. The byte code makes it easier to execute or run the code in the future.
Dynamically typed language: Python is a dynamically typed language. This means that you do not
need to declare the type of variables in advance. For example, if you write a = 15, you do not need to
specify the variable as an integer or string.

INSTALLING PYTHON

Follow these steps to download and install the Python software:

Enter the URL https://www.python.org/downloads/ 1
in the address bar.

Click on the Open file
option. The Python Setup 3
window appears.

Click on the Download Python 3.12.4 button. 2
The Python Setup will be downloaded.

Click on Install 5
Now button.

Select the Add 4
Python.exe to PATH checkbox.

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