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Boston University
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MET CS 201 | Introduction to Programming
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2024
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Python History Of Python What is Python? Python is a high level, general purpose, open source coding language. Invented by Guido van Rossum in 1991, Python is one of the only languages that do not require a compiler, instead using an interpreter to translate Python syntax into binary. As of now, Python has 3 different versions, Python, Python 2.0, and Python 3.0. The Beginnings Guido van Rossum started working on Python in 1989. He made it so that you could understand and read code more easily, as well as make what you want quickly. He has helped the development of Python throughout the years, though stepped down in 2018. van Rossum originally started the project of creating it to occupy himself over the holidays in December. The inspiration for the name came from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. He watched the show on BBC, and thought the name ‘Python’ sounded cool. The language was released in 1991. Different Versions and Key Differences Python 2.0 came out in October of 2000. Python 3.0 came out in December 2008. Python 2’s print function didn’t require parenthesis around the section you wanted to print. Python 3’s print function requires parenthesis around the words/variables you want printed. Another difference is the math. In Python 2, if you printed 3/2, you would get 1. You would need to specify a float. In Python 3, if you print 3/2, you would get 1.5. Bot h 3 h versi ave on 2 con f a stan nbas and whi ch o tly de es, b ne is b ating ette r. Gamechangers In Python 3.7, a new function called breakpoint() was implemented. This made it easier to debug. It would temporarily stop the code so you can inspect the code/program where it is currently. This replaced import pdb; pdb.set_trace(), which would do the same, but was harder to understand. Another part of this function means you can type ‘c’ and press enter, and it would continue on from the pdb debugging. More parents want children learning Python over French. Tim Peters wrote a poem about Python. In Python IDLE, if you write ‘import this’ it will come up Python has an easy syntax, using indentation to make everything neat. It is really easy to learn! NASA has used Python General Uses/Implementations In Aerospace/Astronomy Hacking In the Tech World Python for Data Analysis - - - Often used for risk assessment and algorithmic trading models in ﬁnance Using machine learning algorithms, Python can diagnose and treat diseases and optimize hospital operations In agriculture, Python is used to make yield predictions and manage crops/insects with IoT AI in Python Why choose Python? For AI, it has the least code out of other languages. Python has a library speciﬁcally for AI/Machine Learning, which makes it easier to code. AI is able to predict weather based on conditions that have occured before. Python is also used widely, and the community resources and support make it easy. AI is used for facial recognition, healthcare, and much more. It is a very useful resource, and simple in Python. Pros and Cons of Python Pros: ● Large active community, VERY easy to learn(compared to other coding languages), multiple libraries for different functions, integration with other languages such as C and Java, productive Cons: ● Slow compared to other languages, error messages take longer to load, not favorable when designing mobile apps, large memory consumption More Applications - Web development Game development CAD Other embedded applications