Why to choose Python as your first programming language? Simple, flexible, easy language, excellent for Web development, AI and machine learning.

1. Python Strengths and Weaknesses
Django, Flask, Jupiter, Machine Learning
Why To Choose Python?
Svetlin Nakov, PhD
Co-founder, Innovation and Inspiration
Manager @ SoftUni
https://nakov.com
Software University (SoftUni) – http://softuni.bg

2. Simple, Flexible, Popular, Easy to Learn
Why To Choose Python?

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 Python is scripting language
 Dynamically typed, executed by interpreter
 Each command is read, parsed and executed by an interpreter
 Python is simple!
 Easy to use, easy to read,
easy to write
 Designed for scientists and
non-programmers
 Excellent for beginners
The Python Programming Language
a = int(input('a = '))
area = a * a
print('Square area = ', area)
 Example:

4. https://python.org
Try Python @ Python.org

5. https://jupyter.org/try
Try Python @ Jupiter

6. https://replit.com/@nakov/python-example
Try Python @ REPL.it

7. PyCharm: The Most Popular IDE for Python
PyCharm
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Python in Visual Studio
Visual
Studio

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 Flask
 Simple, minimalistic Web framework
 https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/2.0.x/quickstart
 Django
 Very powerful, easy to use Web MVC framework
 Powerful code generator: generate CRUD from data models
 Build Web apps quickly, with less code
Python Web Frameworks

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 Python in the #1 language for AI and machine learning (ML)
 Simple, easy-to-use, consistent, flexible platform
 Runs anywhere: local, container, cloud
 Rich library ecosystem for machine learning
 PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Keras, Caffe, PyBrain
 Most AI libraries come to Python first, then to other languages
 Huge community and popularity
 Python is in the top 3 programming languages in the world
Python and Machine Learning

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Python Language Popularity: PYPL

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Python Language Popularity: TIOBE

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 LinkedIn Jobs (Sept 2021):
 Java ⟶ 515 265 results
 Python ⟶ 472 099 results
 JavaScript ⟶ 382 171 results
 C++ ⟶ 222 668 results
 C# ⟶ 173 882 results
 PHP ⟶ 101 172 results
 Note: open jobs != total jobs
LinkedIn Jobs Rankings by Language

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Python at the Job Market in Bulgaria
https://linkedin.com/jobs/search/?keywords=python&location=bulgaria
https://dev.bg/company/jobs/python
https://www.jobs.bg/front_job_search.php?keywords%5B%5D=python

15. Why To Choose Python?