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Computer Programming in Python

Computer programming is a process of writing code for a computer, software, application to function properly and execute certain tasks (Cote, 2021).


Programming in Python is powerful yet simple and versatile. Python is a high-level, general purpose programming language and can be used for (Codecademy, 2022):
  • Web Development
  • Software Development
  • System Scripting
  • Mathematics
  • Machine learning
  • Game Development
(Skillshare, 2022)


"Hello, World!" code in Python

print("Hello, World!")


The most famous applications built using Python programming language, according to Oberoi (2022) are:
  • Netflix
  • Uber
  • Spotify
  • Pinterest
  • Quora
  • Instagram
  • Dropbox
  • Reddit



References:

2022. [online] Available at: <https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Python-3-Programming-Your-Guide-to-Basic-Python-Programming-for-Beginners/1689612340> [Accessed 21 April 2022].

Codecademy. 2022. Python Courses & Tutorials | Codecademy. [online] Available at: <https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/language/python> [Accessed 21 April 2022].

Cote, J., 2021. What is Computer Programming? How to Become a Computer Programmer. [online] Snhu.edu. Available at: <https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/stem/what-is-computer-programming> [Accessed 21 April 2022].

Oberoi, A., 2020. Top 10 Applications Built using Python. [online] Insights.daffodilsw.com. Available at: <https://insights.daffodilsw.com/blog/top-10-applications-built-using-python?msclkid=6d8106b1c7c611ecbf512eb212568516> [Accessed 29 April 2022].

W3schools.com. 2022. Python Tutorial. [online] Available at: <https://www.w3schools.com/python/> [Accessed 21 April 2022].

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