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Programming Language
A programming language is a formal language that specifies a set of instructions that can be used to produce
various kinds of output. It has its own vocabulary and set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer to
perform specific tasks.
For example, BASIC, Pascal, C, C++, Java, Haskell, Ruby, Python, etc. are some popular programming languages.
What is a computer program?
A computer program is a set of instructions written in any programming language that perform a specific task
when executed by a computer. These instructions are executed by the computer's processor to achieve the
desired output.
In this unit we will learn about Python as a programming language to write computer programs.
What is Python?
Python is a general-purpose, object-oriented, easy-to-learn and high-level programming language. Guido van
Rossum designed Python and released it in 1991. He wanted to give a unique name to it so he named it after
the famous BBC comedy TV show "Monty Python's Flying Circus".
Python as a language supports simple English-like statements, making it easy for programmers to learn and
maintain. This is one important reason for its popularity.
Important Features of Python
Python is a very popular programming language. Let us study some of its important features to find out the
reasons for its popularity:
• High-Level Language: Python is a high-level and general-purpose programming language which simplifies the
process of developing a program. The code written in Python is more close to human language and away from
machine language.
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