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Python: Interesting Facts You Need To Know

Last updated on Dec 17,2021 23.7K Views

Aayushi Johari
A technophile who likes writing about different technologies and spreading knowledge. A technophile who likes writing about different technologies and spreading knowledge.
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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “Python”? Is it the ferocious snake or an interesting programming language?

Though both these terms sound similar, they end up having contrasting effects!!

Python-Trivia - Edureka

While Python(snake) is the dangerous hostile creature, Python(programming language) on the other hand, is the friendlier one. So let us know more about the friendlier one. Before we begin, you should also know that Python Certification is an industry-wide used skill sought-after by most employers and recruiters today.

 

Do you know who invented Python?

Guido Van Rossum: Dutch programmer, popularly known as the author of Python programming language. He has created Python in 1989 and has worked for Google and Dropbox!

 

Ever wondered why is it named Python?

There’s an interesting story about it. While implementing Python, Van Rossum was also reading the published scripts from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a BBC comedy series from the 1970s. Since he wanted a short, unique and slightly mysterious name for his invention, he got inspired by the series and named it Python!

 

What are some real-life applications?

Netflix

Over 75% of what you watch is recommended by Netflix.

Recommendations are made by Machine Learning!

Facebook tags

Facebook is using Machine Learning to tag in posts and images.

Amazon alexa

Alexa is Amazon’s Virtual Personal Assistance used for speech recognition, weather detection etc.

 Do you know different Domains catered by Python?

Python-Domains - Edureka

 

All the above technologies make use of Python as an essential core of their functionalities. So to sum up,

Python is an ocean of opportunities!!

 

Python has grown to become a popular programming language. Let me introduce you to the BiG players:

Companies-Using-Python

 

The simplicity of Python is what makes it so popular!
Let’s look at some FEATURES:

 

Python-Features-Edureka

 

Python is not that complex! It is a high-level dynamic programming language and is quite easy to learn. Python code has a very ‘natural’ style to it, which makes it easy to read and understand.

 

It’s really a great language for beginners, all the way up to seasoned professionals!

 

 

So, for those of you familiar with Java or C++, Python will break the mold you have built for a typical programming language. The above screenshot displays the trends of these programming languages as per .

Python has a strong spike in popularity over the last 1year!!

 

In this constantly evolving and adapting world, Python brings in peace with its simplicity and ease that supports the creation and maintenance of plethora of applications.

That’s it, for all the Python fans. If you are intrigued to know more about Python, refer this: Python Tutorial

Liked our story about Python? Do share with your friends and introduce them to a friendlier version of Python!

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  • Mohammed Ali says:

    Thanks for your blog. I would like to know the below details about python.
    1. Which OS is best to use python development.
    2. Long term maintenance of python code in OS
    3. Performance of using different OS
    4. Advantages and disadvantages of windows and linux/unix OS

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