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Python

Posted by erik Jones Oniga
erik Jones Oniga
3,307 Points

My question is, could you explain me, what python is used for. Something interesting python is used nowadays.

I heard it can be used too, to make interfaces. But what else interesting can you do with python too. Is the language good for a beginner to start with?

Thank you!

2 Answers

Tianni Myers
Tianni Myers
10,453 Points
Tianni Myers
Tianni Myers
10,453 Points

Hey Jones,

I’m glad you are showing an interest in Python! Python is a dynamic programming language that can be used for all sorts of things on and off line including: Web Development, Game Development, GUI Development, Data Analysis, Ai and Machine Learning. Specifically, you can build web apps and run Py code on the server, build desktop applications(GUI) and can also build things off the web but for the web like automation and web scrapping. You could even write Py code, run it on a Raspberry Pi device and build a robot!

I came to Python after learning JavaScript and PHP and by far Python is my favorite programming language. Your first language depends on what you want to do, but yes it is a great first language to get into programming in general. Here’s an awesome video that I recommend you watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGB7LU4i1I