This document introduces Python programming and discusses why it is important to learn Python. It notes that Python is an interpreted, high-level, object-oriented programming language that has simple syntax and is easy to learn. Python can be used for both scripting and connecting existing components together. The document also states that Python is a general purpose language that can be used to develop user interfaces, websites, and more. It emphasizes that Python code is readable, maintainable and that its open source tools reduce programming costs.