Python is a clear and powerful object-oriented programming language, comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java.
Python:
Easy
GUI Programming
Object Oriented
Free and Open Source
Interpreted
Large Library
Uses an elegant syntax, making the programs you write easier to read.
Is an easy-to-use language that makes it simple to get your program working. This makes Python ideal for prototype development and other ad-hoc programming tasks, without compromising maintainability.
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's interactive mode makes it easy to test short snippets of code. There's also a bundled development environment called IDLE.
Is easily extended by adding new modules implemented in a compiled language such as C or C++.
Can also be embedded into an application to provide a programmable interface.
Runs anywhere, including Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and Unix, with unofficial builds also available for Android and iOS.
Is free software in two senses. It doesn't cost anything to download or use Python or to include it in your application. Python can also be freely modified and re-distributed because while the language is copyrighted it's available under an open source license.
Python supports object-oriented programming with classes and multiple inheritances.
The code can be grouped into modules and packages.
The language supports raising and catching exceptions, resulting in cleaner error handling.
Data types are strongly and dynamically typed.
Python contains advanced programming features such as generators and list comprehensions.
Python's automatic memory management frees you from having to manually allocate and free memory in your code.
