Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language that emphasizes clear syntax and readability. It has a comprehensive standard library and runs on major operating systems. Python supports both object-oriented and functional programming and has an automatic memory management system. It is often used for scripting but also in many non-scripting contexts.

2. PYTHON OVERVIEW
1. General-purpose,
high-level
programming
language.
2. Emphasizes very
clear syntax for
code readability.
3. Comprehensive
standard library.
4. Available for all
major operating
systems

3. HIGH-LEVEL PROJECT: TEXT-BASED
“MASTERMIND” 1. Set difficulty by inputting number.
 Determines length
 Can have code length of 10 ints.
2. 10 Chances to guess the secret
number.
How to play: The 3.

Program keeps track of
Numbers placed in the correct place

player has 10 
Numbers correctly guessed
Number of guesses left.
chances to guess
the secret number
code.

4. PYTHON OVERVIEW (CONT…)
Python supports
• object-oriented and functional
programming styles.
Python has
• fully dynamic type system and
automatic memory
management.
Python is compared to
• Scheme, Ruby, Perl, and Tcl.
Like other dynamic
languages,
How Python is used
• Python is often used as a
scripting language, but is also
used in a wide range of non-
scripting contexts.