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'''Python''' is a widely used [[programming language]].

It is:

* [[General-purpose programming language|General-purpose]]
* [[High-level programming language|High-level]]

Its design philosophy emphasizes code [[readability]], and its [[syntax]] allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than would be possible in languages such as C++, or [[Java (programming language)|Java]].

The language provides constructs intended to enable clear programs on both a small and large scale.

Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming or procedural styles.

It features a dynamic type system and automatic memory management and has a large and comprehensive standard library.

Python interpreters are available for installation on many operating systems, allowing Python code execution on a wide variety of systems.

Using third-party tools, such as Py2exe or Pyinstaller, Python code can be packaged into stand-alone executable programs for some of the most popular operating systems, allowing for the distribution of Python-based software for use on those environments without requiring the installation of a Python interpreter.

CPython, the reference implementation of Python, is free and open-source software and has a community-based development model, as do nearly all of its alternative implementations. CPython is managed by the non-profit Python Software Foundation.

== See also ==

* [[General-purpose programming language]]
* [[Programming language]]

== External links == 

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(programming_language) Python (programming language)] @ Wikipedia