How It Works
Python
A general-purpose programming language known for readable, plain-English syntax. It is the dominant language in data science and AI: most machine-learning libraries, including PyTorch and TensorFlow, are written in or wrap Python, and the majority of AI tutorials and notebooks use it.
Origin
Created by Guido van Rossum, who began work in December 1989 and released the first version (0.9) in February 1991. The name comes from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, not the snake. Van Rossum stepped down as Benevolent Dictator for Life in 2018; the language is now guided by a steering council.