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Introduction to Python



Welcome to Python! 🐍

Python is a popular programming language that is used to build websites, apps, games, data tools, and much more.

Who Created Python?

Python was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s and released in 1991. He wanted to make a language that was easy to read and simple to use.

Why Is It Called "Python"?

It’s not named after the snake! Guido named it after a British comedy show called “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.”

Why Do People Love Python?

What Is the Latest Version?

The current stable version of Python is Python 3.13 (as of 2025). Python 3 is the most used version today. Make sure you install Python 3, not Python 2.

What Can You Do with Python?

What’s Next?

In the next lesson, you'll write your first Python program — a simple message: Hello, World! Let's go! 🚀



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