Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Instagram and Google uses Python in there backend. Over the years Python has grown its territory massively.
Python can be used for
- server to create web applications.
- can be used alongside software to create workflows.
- can connect to database systems. It can also read and modify files.
- can be used to handle big data and perform complex mathematics.
- can be used for rapid prototyping, or for production-ready software development.
You can install Python from website.
Recommend tool to use python with Visual Studio Code. You can install Python extension for ease of use.
References
https://stackoverflow.blog/2017/09/06/incredible-growth-python/