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Why use Python?
clean syntax is easy to learn and to maintain
supports all common integration strategies from one language
(CORBA, COM, XML/RPC, SOAP, SQL, Java, HTTP, unix sockets, pipes, and shell scripts)
excellent cross-platform consistency
a proven open-source platform
native object-orientation
broad standard module library
Python APIs are much more flexible than protocol standards, and require less end-user effort to access.
Why use Python as an end-user?
quite accessible to novices, including bench scientists
enables rapid combination of existing tools in novel ways
permits complex tasks which no GUI could ever support
Why use Python as a commercial software provider?
no restrictions on commercial use of Python
eliminates the expense of creating your own scripting language
minimizes end-user training issues
focuses your efforts on developing proprietary functionality
Why use Python as a developer instead of Perl?
Python code is more maintainable than Perl
Syntax is explicit, legible, and transparent
Usually only one idiom for performing common tasks
Data structures are simpler and more powerful
Native OOP support
Automated, minimal recompilation saves development time
Better performance on compute-intensive tasks.
Efficient extensions for numeric operations.
Why use Python as an open-source developer?
open-source platform suitable for open-source projects
can tap a wide variety of existing open-source resources
Why use Python as a consultant?
can rapidly develop stable, highly customized solutions
minimizes the effects of heterogenous customer environments
permissive licensing
How can I learn about Python?
See
www.python.org
.