Python is a high-level general-purpose programming language created by Guido van Rossum, a Dutch programmer. It was first released in 1991. In the Python community, Van Rossum is known as the “Benevolent Dictator For Life” (BDFL) which means that he wants to oversee the Python development process and makes decisions wherever necessary. Python supports multiple programming paradigms such as object-oriented, functional programming, imperative, and procedural styles.
