1.5 Python Overview
In this text, the language you will use to write your computer programs is called Python. Why did we choose Python instead of a language like C++ or Java? The answer is simple: We want you to focus on learning the problem-solving strategies and techniques that a computer scientist uses. Programming languages are tools, and Python is a good beginning tool. Languages like Java and C++ are fine tools as well, but they require you to keep track of many more details than Python does.
The best way to learn Python is to try it out—so let’s get started. Python is free to download and install. You will find detailed instructions on installing Python on various operating systems at www.python.org. In fact, python.org is a good resource ...
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