Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace.
Python can be used for many purposes, from web development to mobile app development to data science. However, it's said that Python's status as the fastest-growing programming language is being fueled by a sharp uptick in its use for data science.