A hobby programming project
A hobby programming project The circumstances in which Python was created are a bit puzzling. According to Guido van Rossum: In December 1989, I was looking for a "hobby" programming project that would keep me occupied during the week around Christmas. My office (...) would be closed, but I had a home computer, and not much else on my hands. I decided to write an interpreter for the new scripting language I had been thinking about lately: a descendant of ABC that would appeal to Unix/C hackers. I chose Python as a working title for the project, being in a slightly irreverent mood (and a big fan of Monty Python's Flying Circus). Guido van Rossum Python goals In 1999, Guido van Rossum defined his goals for Python: an easy and intuitive language just as powerful as those of the major competitors; open source , so anyone can contribute to its development; code that is as understandable as plain English; suitable for everyday tasks , allowing for short development tim...
