Python

Pythonfor Windows

Rating
5
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App info

LAST UPDATED:
2023-10-13
DEVELOPER:
Python Software Foundation
LICENSE:
Free
VERSION:
3.12.0
FILE SIZE:
25.28 MB
DOWNLOADS:
408
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows
FILENAME:
python-3.12.0-amd64.exe
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Gabriela Haynes
Gabriela Haynes
Appsitory Reviewer

This programming language can do anything

Python is a high-level programming language with minimum syntax and maximum valuable functions. Python authors emphasize developer performance and code reliability, and users confirm this. The primary architectural features of language are:

  • Dynamic typing;

  • Automatic memory management;

  • Full introspection;

  • An exception handling mechanism;

  • Multi-threading support;

  • Convenient high-level data structures.

You must install special software with the same name to create and run programs in this language on Windows.

Programming paradigms

Python for Windows supports structural, object-oriented, functional, imperative, and aspect-oriented paradigms. Code in Python is organized into functions and classes and can be combined into modules (in turn, it can be integrated into packages). In some ways, this language can be called a universal language because it can do almost anything.

A standard library

The standard Python library includes everything you need to build quality software: built-in functions and constants, support for Internet protocols, such as HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP, etc., a cycling garbage collection, a memory manager, testing tools, web sockets, signals and slots, numeric and mathematical modules, textual services, such as string operations, regular expressions, etc., a debugger, an interpreter, a tagging module, and exception handling. It also supports arrays, boolean operations, collections, and other data types. This is not a complete list of all features of the language.

The drawback is that Python depends on system libraries, making it challenging to develop cross-platform applications. A standard solution to this problem is to use the venv virtual environment module, providing dependency management and project isolation.

Cross-platform

Python can be downloaded and installed on all popular platforms, including Windows. Both large companies and startups often use it because of its simplicity and flexibility. Many typical programming tasks can be solved using the standard library, and additional modules make the functionality limitless. Modularity, scalability, and smart syntax make code is written in Python easy to read.

What is this language suitable for?

Many libraries created for Python make it suitable for programming applications, games, Internet development, database management systems, and networking solutions. Python has all the necessary features for education and scientific applications. It is used for programming robots. Python is a user-friendly tool for creating artificial intelligence systems, machine learning, pattern recognition, and programming neural networks. It is distributed freely, even for commercial use.

Programming language features

  • Clear and readable code syntax;

  • Powerful self-awareness capabilities;

  • Intuitive object orientation;

  • The natural expression of procedural code;

  • Full modularity and support for hierarchical packages;

  • High-level dynamic data types;

  • Huge standard library and a set of third-party modules to solve any task;

  • Add-ons and modules can be written in other languages;

  • Embedding into applications as a scripting shell.

Conclusions

Python is a powerful tool that supports object-oriented, functional, and imperative programming styles to develop software for various purposes. It allows you to create programs with a graphical interface, system and scientific applications, command-line utilities, games, etc. Python has a vast standard library and advanced language functions to simplify solving tasks of any complexity. Tight integration with other languages and tools allows users to write extension modules in C and C++. Python supports a readable syntax and a user-friendly function system, making it easier for different users to navigate code written by someone else.


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Pros
  • Simple and easy-to-use
  • Reliable performance and scalable functionality
  • Python Package Index
  • Strong and dedicated community of developers
Cons
  • Not suited for mobile application development
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