Python is a programming language that is freely available and that makes solving a computer problem almost as easy as writing out one's thoughts about the solution. It can be written once and run on almost any computer without needing to change the program. In this section, you can learn more about what Python is, how it is used, and how it compares to other programming languages. Use the menu below to browse the various sections of this article.
What is Python?
From Al Lukaszewski, for About.com
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