Why Python
Here are several great reasons why Python is a fantastic language for building applications.
Simple and Easy to Learn
Python has a very easy-to-read and easy-to-use syntax. This simple structure makes the developer’s life super easy when building applications.
Good Performance
Applications developed in Python perform well because Python is an interpreted language. This means there is no separate, extra compilation step before the code can run, which speeds up the development process.
Fast Development with Built-in Modules
We can quickly develop applications because Python comes with a lot of modules and features already built-in. We don’t need to code everything from scratch—there’s a lot available within Python that we can use immediately.
Dynamically Typed (Flexible Variables)
Just like JavaScript, Python is dynamically typed. This means we don’t have to specify the data type (like telling it if a variable will hold a number or text) when we create a variable. Python will automatically and dynamically figure out the type based on the data we assign to it.
Huge Community Support
For any successful open-source language, a strong following is crucial. Python has a huge community of developers. If you are working on something new and need support or run into a problem, you have a massive community to rely on for help.
Third-Party Libraries
This is a major strength! Python is often called “batteries included” because it can easily integrate with countless third-party libraries.
- Example 1: CherryPy is an object-oriented HTTP framework (for web development).
- Example 2: Boto is a library you use to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) from within your Python application.