5 Reasons Why You Should Start Learning Python
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Learning Python

Advantages of programming in Python.

Shiva Bhusal
Nov 08, 2017
Bowling Green State University
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Learning Python
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Choosing a programming language depends on what you are doing, but there are some languages in the world you can’t skip learning irrespective of the problem at your plate. Python is one of them. It has been rightly regarded as the most popular introductory programming language in the world, today.

1. Python is simple

Imagine writing a Hello World program in Java and compare the code with the one written in Python. Unlike Java, C, and C++ where writing code is scary and challenging, Python is very simple and beginner friendly. Within a few hours of practice, anyone in the world can write simple programs in python.

2. Python is concise

When I switched from writing code in Java to writing code in Python, the number of lines of codes got reduced dramatically. Since python codes are concise, it saves a lot of your time and is highly efficient for rapid prototyping. I have experienced — for the similar type of problem in hand — it requires me half a time in Python than in other programming languages like Java, C or C++.

3. Code written in python is elegant

Python codes must be formatted in a certain style and indentation which makes it highly readable and elegant. A well-written python code looks like a piece of good prose in English.

4. Python is for everyone

Python is one of the most popular languages in the world among computer scientists, biologists, business analysts, physicists, and sociologists. Python’s conciseness, elegance, and simplicity have increased its popularity among the people of all backgrounds. The usage of python is not limited just among the nerds.

5. Python provides powerful libraries

Python provides multiple libraries for different tasks such as text processing, machine learning, data mining, computational biology, and data analytics. Most of such libraries are free and very powerful. There are thousands of developers around the world contributing to these libraries, and there are hundreds of online forums and discussions where you can get help on the technical issues related to the libraries.

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