44 The Python Tutorial
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7+ ..Tip ::This tutorial is designed for
8+ *programmers * that are new to the Python language,
9+ **not ** *beginners * who are new to programming.
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711Python is an easy to learn, powerful programming language. It has efficient
812high-level data structures and a simple but effective approach to
913object-oriented programming. Python's elegant syntax and dynamic typing,
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2125suitable as an extension language for customizable applications.
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2327This tutorial introduces the reader informally to the basic concepts and
24- features of the Python language and system. It helps to have a Python
28+ features of the Python language and system. Be aware that it expects you to
29+ have a basic understanding of programming in general. It helps to have a Python
2530interpreter handy for hands-on experience, but all examples are self-contained,
2631so the tutorial can be read off-line as well.
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