Python Homework
1. what is programming or coding?
The best way to define programming is that it is the art of teaching a computer how
to perform tasks. These tasks can be as simple as adding two numbers together and
as complicated as plotting the trajectory of a rocket, but they all start with a
programmer teaching a computer how to do it.
2. what is Python programming language?
Python is an interpreted high-level programming language for general-purpose
programming. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python has
a design philosophy that emphasizes code readability, notably using significant
whitespace. It provides constructs that enable clear programming on both small and
large scales.
3. For what, Python programming language is used for?
Python is used by Wikipedia, Google (where Van Rossum used to work), Yahoo!,
CERN and NASA, among many other organizations.
It’s often used as a “scripting language” for web applications. This means that it can
automate specific series of tasks, making it more efficient. Consequently, Python
(and languages like it) is often used in software applications, pages within a web
browser, the shells of operating systems and some games.