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Python  is  a popular  high-level programming  language  that  can be used for a wide variety  of
                 applications. It was created by Guido van Rossum, in the year 1991. It is an open-source application,
                 meaning, python users and anyone else have the ability to use this source code, modify it, distribute
                 their own versions of the program and may use the program for any purpose. There is no licensing
                 fee or any restriction to the software. All modern versions of Python are copyrighted under a GPL
                 compatible license certified by the open source.

                 Features of Python

                 Some of the features of Python are as follows:

                 1. Python is an Open Source Language and Free of Cost.

                 2. Python is easy to Learn, Code and Implement.

                 3. Python is Fast, Flexible and Portable.
                 4. Python Supports Multiple Domains

                 5. Python also Supports Scientific Libraries.

                 6. Python follows both Procedural and OOP Coding Patterns.

                 Applications of Python

                 There are thousands of applications of Python as it is very easy-to-use and versatile language. Some
                 of the most common uses of this programming language are:

                 1. Python can be used to create web applications.
                 2. Python can be used for AI development.
                 3. Python can be used to handle complex mathematics.

                 4. Python can be used for rapid prototyping , or for production-ready software development.

                 Installing Python

                 Follow these steps to download and install the Python software:


                             1  Open the website
                            https://www.python.
                            org/downloads/



                         2  Click on the Download
                        Python 3.11.5 button.














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