What is Python?
Python is a simple programming language that is easy to read and learn. It is open-source software that you can use as you like for free. You can write a program that uses English-like grammar without the time-consuming compilation. This makes Python easy to use and, therefore a great choice for beginner programmers. In fact, many computer science courses in universities and professional schools choose Python as the first language they teach.
Python enables you to write both readable and high-performance (fast) code. If massive data processing and high-speed responses are required, Python will meet your needs. This is why Python is a favorite both with beginners and professionals. Cutting-edge IT companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook frequently use Python.
Python is often used in scientific fields, particularly in machine learning and data science. Because of its high performance and excellent libraries for numerical calculations and statistical processing (NumPy and SciPy, for example), Python occupies a solid position in the realm of data science. It is often used as the backbone of deep learning frameworks such as Caffe, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, which provide Python interfaces. Therefore, learning Python is also useful when you wish to use a framework for deep learning.
Python is an optimal programming language, particularly in data science, as it offers various user-friendly and efficient features for beginners and professionals alike. For these reasons, it is the natural choice for achieving the goal of this book: Deep Learning from the Basics.
