Chapter 1. Principles and Philosophy
If it seems strange to begin a programming book with a chapter about philosophy, that's actually evidence of why this chapter is so important. Python was created to embody and encourage a certain set of ideals that have helped guide the decisions of its maintainers and its community for nearly 20 years. Understanding these concepts will help you make the most out of what the language and its community have to offer.
Of course, we're not talking about Plato or Nietzsche here. Python deals with programming problems, and its philosophies are designed to help build reliable, maintainable solutions. Some of these philosophies are officially branded into the Python landscape, while others are guidelines commonly accepted ...
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