The document discusses why the author loves Python programming language. Some key reasons include: 1. Python allows the author to focus on concepts rather than fighting with compiler bugs or syntax issues found in other languages. 2. Python code is more readable and compact due to consistent formatting and use of idioms, allowing for rapid understanding. 3. The author finds Python more productive than other languages due to reduced typing and not having to wade through as much code.

1. Why I Love Python © 2001 Bruce Eckel MindView, Inc. Training & Consulting 5343 Valle Vista La Mesa, CA 91941 [email_address] www.MindView.net ftp://www.mindview.net/pub/eckel/LovePython.zip

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23. interface addable { Object add(Object b);} class X implements addable { public Object add(Object b) { return new Object(); // Test } } class AddableNotFoundException extends Exception {} public class WeakTyping { public static Object sum(Object a, Object b) throws AddableNotFoundException { Class[] intfs = a.getClass().getInterfaces(); for(int i = 0; i < intfs.length; i++) if(intfs[i] == addable.class) return ((addable)a).add(b); throw new AddableNotFoundException(); } public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception { X a = new X(); X b = new X(); Object c = sum(a, b); } }

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