Python
Python is a programming or scripting language that can be used on many different computers and operating systems.
Although Python is similar in many ways to Java and Perl; it is unique in its own stead. It is defined as an “interpreted, interactive and object oriented” programming language. It was first released by Guido van Rossum in 1991. It has a very and minimalist syntax with a comprehensive library. It is actively developed and managed by Python Software Foundation and is available under the Python Software Foundation License. It can also be utilized as an extension language for applications that require a programmable interface. Python possesses a set of string operations and the user does not have to worry about related memory management issues. Since it is fairly feature-rich, it is an ideal language for specific programming tasks or prototype development.
Uses of Python
Python is easily extensible and new modules can be added; implemented in a compiled language like C or C++. It is possible to write large programs with Python and various extension modules have been developed for Python. While some of these modules are an inherent part of the tools library; the others are specific to a particular platform or environment (for example, UNIX, IP networking, or X11). Other functionalities like image or sound processing are also offered. Python is utilized by many large organizations like NASA and Google. Python also finds its useful application in the information security industry and many software products have the Python embedded as a scripting language. It is also widely used in 3D animation softwares like Maya, Softimage XSI, Modo and Blender as well as in Paint Shop Pro. As a control language, it is used in Civilization IV for modding and event interaction. The larger projects that successfully utilize Python include the Zope application server, YouTube, Mnet distribution file store and BitTorrent client. Most of the operating systems including Linux come with Python as a standard component. While other languages use punctuation, Python uses English keywords, in order to achieve a clear visual layout. Python requires less boilerplate than traditional statically-typed structured languages such as C or Pascal, and has a smaller number of syntactic exceptions.
Advantages of Python
Users of Python have reported enhanced productivity benefits as compared to other languages. This is because; unlike other languages Python produces a well finished product very quickly. This is achieved due to Python’s support modules which are written in C and C++. Resultantly, applications tend to respond well as more CPU cycles are spent in fast C/C++ code and fewer are spent spinning the interpreter's wheels. The other great benefit of using Python is that it is easily extensible. C or C++ extension modules can be easily written and loaded into the Python code. The Java implementation of Python called Jython; integrates the Python and Java modules seamlessly.
Outsourcing Python requirements
Today, a company is able to focus on its core competencies by outsourcing vital functions to a professional third party. This is not only offers a cost-effective solution to various requirements; but also offers ample flexibility, enhanced productivity and robustness while ensuring quality work delivered in time.
