What is Python?

Python is a programming language widely used in a number of applications, such as machine learning, computer graphics, video games, and shell scripts. Nearly any computer application can be implemented in Python, though there are some areas where Python may not be the best solution, such as low-level programs that have to access hardware. In general, though, Python is a good tool for initial application prototyping. Once the initial design has been clarified with Python, it can be re-implemented in a more appropriate language, or the Python code itself can be revised for better optimization.