Python

Python is powerful... and fast; plays well with others; runs everywhere; is friendly & easy to learn; is Open. These are some of the reasons people who use Python would rather not use anything else. Getting Started Python can be easy to pick up whether you're a first time programmer or you're experienced with other languages. The following pages are a useful first step to get on your way writing programs with Python! Beginner's Guide, Programmers Beginner's Guide, Non-Programmers Beginner's Guide, Download & Installation Code sample and snippets for Beginners Friendly & Easy to Learn The community hosts conferences and meetups, collaborates on code, and much more. Python's documentation will help you along the way, and the mailing lists will keep you in touch. Conferences and Workshops Python Documentation Mailing Lists and IRC channels Applications The Python Package Index (PyPI) hosts thousands of third-party modules for Python. Both Python's standard library and the community-contributed modules allow for endless possibilities. Web and Internet Development Database Access Desktop GUIs Scientific & Numeric Education Network Programming Software & Game Development Open-source Python is developed under an OSI-approved open source license, making it freely usable and distributable, even for commercial use. Python's license is administered by the Python Software Foundation. Learn more about the license Python license on OSI Learn more about the Foundation