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Python is an open-source, object-oriented programming language. According to Python.org, its simple, easy-to-learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance.

When bright young computer science students arrive at college, the first programming language they learn is Python. Why? Because it’s easy to read, very flexible, and powerful enough to handle any ...