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...programming language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components together. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. Python supports modules and packages, which encourages program modularity and code reus...
...dynamic semantics). Javascript Python's "object-based" subset is roughly equivalent to JavaScript. Like JavaScript (and unlike Java), Python supports a programming style that uses simple functions and variables without engaging in class definitions. However, for JavaScript, that's all there is. Python, on the other hand, supports writing much larger programs and better code reuse through a true object-oriented programming style, where classes and inheritance play an important role. ...
Python Success Stories Background The Molecular Modeling Toolkit (MMTK) is a open source Python library for molecular modeling and simulation with a focus on biomolecular systems, written in a mixture of Python and C. It provides standard techniques such as Molecular Dynamics or normal mode calculations in a ready-to-use form, but also provides a basis of low-level operations on top of which new techniques can easily be implemented. I started developing MMTK in 1996. I had some experience wit...
...dynamic typing, and dynamic binding. Python has been around since 1991, and has a very active user community. For more information, see the Python website http://www.python.org. Like Tcl, Python is easily extensible with C/C++/Java code, and easily embeddable in applications. Python even uses Tk, the Tcl GUI toolkit, for a de-facto standard portable GUI toolkit. Unlike Tcl, however, Python supports object-oriented programming. Python programmers can create classes, use multiple inh...
Python Success Stories Background MayaVi is an open source scientific data visualization tool written entirely in Python. I started work on MayaVi in 2000. At that time, a few colleagues of mine needed to visualize their computational fluid dynamics (CFD) data but the only suitable tools available were commercial, closed source programs that were prohibitively expensive. We looked at some open source tools as alternatives. OpenDX had just been released to the public and at that time was har...
...dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of application domains. Python is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme or Java. Some of its key distinguishing features include: very clear, readable syntax strong introspection capabilities intuitive object orientation natural expression of procedural code full modularity, supporting hierarchical packages exception-based error handling very high level dynamic data types extensive standard libraries and third party modules for vir...
...programming. After some time, we found that Python's powerful simplicity enabled my colleague to improve his programming skills rapidly, to the point where he was able to continue development of the system by himself. Zope itself also helped in this regard, by reducing the amount of programming that needed to be done in the first place. Student Record System Document-management system for student records Zoom in One of our larger projects was a system for managing student records. It employ...
...programming language Fredericksburg, VA -- April 10th, 2002 -- The Python Software Foundation announced today the release of version 2.2.1 of the Python programming language and standard libraries. This release includes over 100 enhancements for users of version 2.2 of Python. "We're pleased to offer this release to the Python users community. As we move towards the next major release of Python, we remain committed to supporting users with incremental enhancements such as those fou...
...programming in such a readable language would make. Some of us already had extensive experience programming in other interpreted dynamically typed languages. We believed, at the time, that Python's reputation as a good language for rapid development rested solely on the fact that it is intepreted and dynamically typed. But by programming in Python we became more productive than with those other languages. We now believe part of the elegance of Python can be attributed to the fact that it lies in...
...programming language FREDERICKSBURG, Va., [May 31, 2003] -- The Python Software Foundation announces the release of version 2.2.3 of the Python programming language. This maintenance release introduces over 120 enhancements to the language and its extensive standard libraries. "This new minor release of Python provides users with a collection of carefully selected improvements. It is an important part of our commitment to maintaining widely used stable versions of Python," said Guido ...
...programming language FREDERICKSBURG, Va., December 19, 2003 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) announces the release of version 2.3.3 of the Python programming language. This minor release provides fixes for a number of problems found in the previous version of Python, including several serious errors with weakrefs and the cyclic garbage collector. There are also a number of fixes to the standard library. Python is a powerful and agile programming language that significantl...
Python Software Foundation: Press Release 8-Apr-2002 Python Software Foundation Announces Python Version 2.1.3 Maintenance release confirms support for Python 2.1 FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- April 8, 2002 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has announced release of version 2.1.3 of the Python programming language and standard libraries. This maintenance release confirms the PSF's commitment to supporting older Python versions. "We're happy to offer this maintenance release. This is ...
...dynamic languages getting ever more attention, IronPython forms the flagship language for Microsoft's recent Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR), upon which future versions of Visual Basic will be based, and a healthy future seems assured. The success of IronPython is well deserved. It has proven to be a very capable implementation, with transparent mappings between Python and .NET types, and very few differences between it and CPython to catch out unwary developers. Pairing up the expressivity and p...
...programming language. This minor release introduces a number of enhancements based on two months of experience since release of version 2.3. Python is a powerful and agile programming language that significantly increases programmer productivity. It is very easy to learn for programmers of other languages such as C, C++, Java, and Visual Basic. The language is the basis of mission-critical applications used by tens of thousands of companies and organizations worldwide, and its user bas...
...programming language. This minor release fixes several build and packaging problems found in version 2.3.1, which introduced a number of enhancements based on two months of experience since release of version 2.3. Python is a powerful and agile programming language that significantly increases programmer productivity. It is very easy to learn for programmers of other languages such as C, C++, Java, and Visual Basic. The language is the basis of mission-critical applications used by tens...
...dynamic strengths of Python, at the cost of reinventing a few wheels. Both strategies will be entertained by the SIG, with individual members contributing to projects they wish to see furthered. Principles guiding the development of all software will include: Ease of use. Integration with other Python packages (NumPy, PIL, etc.). Quality of the software. Quality of the output. One possible goal for the API project is to develop ...
...programming language FREDERICKSBURG, Va., October 22 /PRNewswire/ The Python Software Foundation announces the release of version 2.2.2 of the Python programming language. This Maintenance Release introduces a number of enhancements to the language core and its standard libraries. "This release is an invaluable upgrade for all Python and Zope users, offering increased stability and robustness. I am grateful to the Python and Zope community for contributing literally hundreds o...
PEP 5 -- Guidelines for Language Evolution PEP:5 Title:Guidelines for Language Evolution Author:paul at prescod.net (Paul Prescod) Status:Active Type:Process Created:26-Oct-2000 Post-History: Contents Abstract Implementation Details Scope Steps For Introducing Backwards-Incompatible Features Abstract In the natural evolution of programming languages it is sometimes necessary to make changes that modify the behavior of older programs. This PEP proposes a policy for implementi...
...programming language for the Microsoft .NET and open-source Mono platforms. PyCon is a community-oriented conference targeting developers interested in Python, a powerful open source programming language. The conference provides opportunities to learn about significant advances in the Python development community and to meet fellow developers from around the world. The conference program will include peer-reviewed presentations, impromptu talks, and meetings for planning future deve...
...Dynamic Attribute Access PEP:363 Title:Syntax For Dynamic Attribute Access Author:Ben North <ben at redfrontdoor.org> Status:Rejected Type:Standards Track Created:29-Jan-2007 Post-History:12-Feb-2007 Contents Abstract Rationale Impact On Existing Code Performance Impact Error Cases Draft Implementation Mailing Lists Discussion References Copyright Abstract Dynamic attribute access is currently possible using the "getattr" and "setattr" builtins. The present PEP sugges...