[PRL3.05] What is Python?

Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Scheme or Java.

Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types, and dynamic typing. There are interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems (X11, Motif, Tk, Mac, MFC). New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++. Python is also usable as an extension language for applications that need a programmable interface.

Further details can be found at http://www.python.org/doc/faq/

Was this answer helpful?

 Print this Article

Also Read

[PRL3.04] What is Perl?

Short for Practical Extraction and Report Language, Perl is a programming language developed by...

[PRL3.01] How do I upload a CGI script to my web space?

CGI scripts can be uploaded to anywhere in your hosting package, however it's traditional to...

[PRL3.02] What permissions do I need to set CGI scripts to?

Files and directories within your cgi-bin directory (or CGI scripts elsewhere) should be set to...

[PRL3.08] Why do you not have a one click install for Magento shopping cart?

Magento is a very resource hungry application, we have found it performs poorly on shared hosting...

[PRL3.03] Where do I put CGI or Perl scripts? Do they have to be in a specific directory?

Although we provide a cgi-bin as standard you do not need to put your CGI scripts in there. You...