Overview of and topical guide to Python
The followingoutline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Python:
Python is ageneral-purpose,interpreted,object-oriented,multi-paradigm, anddynamically typedprogramming language known for its readable syntax and broad standard library. Python was created byGuido van Rossum and first released in 1991. It emphasizes code readability and developer productivity.[1][2][3]
Whattype of language is Python?
[edit]General Python concepts
[edit]Issues and limitations
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Python stands at the top as of September 2025Notable projects using Python
[edit]Python development communities
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[edit]Python publications
[edit]- EuroPython[10] – annual Python conference inEurope
- PyCon – the largest annual convention for the Python community
- PyData[11] – conference series focused on data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing with Python
- SciPy Conferences – focused on the use of Python in scientific computing and research
- DjangoCon – a conference dedicated to theDjango web framework
- PyOhio[12] – a free regional Python conference held inOhio[13]
Python learning resources
[edit]- Codeforces – an online platform for programming contests that supports Python submissions
- Codewars – gamified coding challenges supporting Python
- HackerRank – competitive programming and interview preparation site with Python challenges
- Kaggle – while focused on data science competitions, it also includes Python-based problem solving.
- LeetCode – online judge and problem-solving platform where Python is widely used
- Outlines of other programming languages
