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Python tutorial

Rossum, G. (Guido) van

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Abstract

Python is a simple, yet powerful programming language that bridges the gap between C and shell programming, and is thus ideally suited for ``throw-away programming'' and rapid prototyping. Its syntax is put together from constructs borrowed from a variety of other languages; most prominent are influences from ABC, C, Modula-3 and Icon. The Python interpreter is easily extended with new functions and data types implemented in C. Python is also suitable as an extension language for highly customizable C applications such as editors or window managers. Python is available for various operating systems, amongst which several flavors of UNIX, Amoeba, the Apple Macintosh O.S., and MS-DOS. This tutorial introduces the reader informally to the basic concepts and features of the Python language and system. It helps to have a Python interpreter handy for hands-on experience, but as the examples are self-contained, the tutorial can be read off-line as well. For a description of standard objects and modules, see the Python Library Reference manual. The Python Reference Manual gives a more formal definition of the language.

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Rossum, G. G. V. (1995). Python tutorial. CWI's Institutional Repository (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica).

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Rossum, G. (Guido) van. “Python tutorial.” CWI's Institutional Repository (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica), 1995.

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Rossum, G. (Guido) van. 1995. “Python tutorial.” CWI's Institutional Repository (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica).

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Rossum, G.G.V. (1995) ‘Python tutorial’, CWI's Institutional Repository (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica).

BibTeX

@misc{rossum1995python,
  title = {{Python tutorial}},
  author = {Rossum, G. (Guido) van},
  journal = {CWI's Institutional Repository (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica)},
  year = {1995}
}

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