An introduction.
WHAT IT IS
A general-purpose programming language, designed to be readable.
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Automating repetitive tasks Processing and analysing data Building websites and web applications Connecting systems together Working with files in volume Machine learning and AI work
WHY IT IS POPULAR
It reads close to plain English There is a library for almost everything It runs on every common platform It is forgiving for beginners and capable for professionals
WHAT IT IS NOT IDEAL FOR
Work where raw speed is the constraint Mobile applications Anything running inside a browser
WHAT THAT MEANS PRACTICALLY
For most business automation, data work and web applications, it is an excellent choice.
WHERE IT RUNS ON YOUR HOSTING
Python applications can be run on our hosting through the Python application feature in cPanel.
WHAT TO LEARN FIRST
Variables, conditions, loops and functions.
Those four cover the majority of useful scripts.
