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Python History
Python has the following history built-in by default.
History of Python
- Created by: Guido van Rossum in 1989
- Name Origin: Inspired by the British comedy show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”
- First Release: Python 1.0 in January 1994
Major Versions:
| Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Python 1.0 | January 1994 |
| Python 2.0 | October 2000 |
| Python 3.0 | December 2008 |
Note: Python 3.x is not backward-compatible with Python 2.x.
Python 3.x is the latest and recommended version with modern features and long-term support.
Python in the Industry
Python is widely used by top companies :
- Google, Dropbox, YouTube, Yahoo → use Python as a core or support language
- Reddit → built entirely with Python
This strong industry adoption makes Python one of the most valuable skills for developers today.