Python was created in 1989 by Guido van Rossum. It is now the most popular introductory teaching language in U.S. universities. Python is easy to use, powerful, and versatile, making it easy for beginners to learn compared to other languages that require more complex syntax. Major tech companies like Dropbox, Google, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube use Python for coding. JavaScript is primarily used for client-side scripting, while Python is more commonly used as a server-based language.