Introduction to Python
Python is one of the most popular, clear and powerful object-oriented programming languages, comparable to Java, Swift, C++ or C#. It is an easy-to-use language that makes it simple to get your program working. It comes with a large standard library that supports many common programming tasks such as connecting to web servers, searching text with regular expressions, reading and modifying files.
Python runs anywhere, including Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and Unix, with unofficial builds also available for Android and iOS. It is free software that doesn't cost anything to download or use Python, or to include in your application.
Uses of Python
Python can be used for:
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Data analysis
- Web development
- Software development
- Software testing and prototyping
- Automation or scripting
- Handling Big Data
Python Career Opportunities
Some Python job roles are:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Business Analyst
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
According to the totaljobs site on 28th Feb 2022, the average salary for Python jobs is £62,500.
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Python Installation
Download Python from https://www.python.org/downloads
Python Programming example
Hello world program:
print('Hello, world!')