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1.8: Why Python?
https://eng.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Computer_Science/Programming_Languages/Python_Programming_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Statements/1.08%3A_Why_Python
This page outlines the creation of Python by Guido van Rossum in the early 1980s as a hobby, alongside his work on ABC. Released in 1991, Python aimed to blend simplicity with advanced features. Its p...This page outlines the creation of Python by Guido van Rossum in the early 1980s as a hobby, alongside his work on ABC. Released in 1991, Python aimed to blend simplicity with advanced features. Its popularity surged, becoming the #1 language in the TIOBE index in 2021, supported by a vibrant online community and numerous open-source libraries.

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