Python — Unlocking the Power of Code
Introduction Python is a high-level programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991 . Its design philosophy emphasizes readability and simplicity, making it one of the easiest languages to learn. Today, Python is used in web development, artificial intelligence, data science, automation, and even robotics. Python logo Guido Van Rossum portrait Python and the Internet As explained in our lecture slides, the Internet runs on TCP/IP protocols . Python interacts with these protocols through libraries like socket , enabling developers to build applications that send and receive data across networks. Frameworks such as Flask and Django allow Python to act as a web server , handling HTTP requests and responses. This fits perfectly into the client–server model : Client (browser): Sends requests using HTTP. Server (Python app): Processes the request and sends back HTML or JSON. Flask web framework logo Domain Names and DNS The slides highlighted how Domain Name S...