It was created by Guido Van Rossum during 1985-1990. Like Perl,Python source code is also available under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

• Python is Interpreted: Python is processed at runtime by the interpreter. You do not need to compile your program before executing it. This is similar to PERL and PHP.

• Python is Interactive: You can actually sit at a Python prompt and interact with the interpreter directly to write your programs.

• Python is Object-Oriented: Python supports Object-Oriented style or technique of programming that encapsulates code within objects.

• Python is a Beginner's Language: Python is a great language for the beginner-level programmers and supports the development of a wide range of applications from simple text processing to WWW browsers.