Python is the primary scripting language for the ArcGIS platform. It has replaced others, such as Visual Basic (VB). ArcGIS Pro 2.5 is currently compatible with Python 3.6.9, which is automatically installed when you install ArcGIS Pro.
Python has been fully integrated with the ArcGIS Geoprocessing Application Programming Interface (API) via the ArcPy module. This means you can use the geoprocessing tools from within ArcGIS Pro within your scripts, allowing you to automate and schedule tasks.
Unlike ModelBuilder, Python is not limited to just the ArcGIS platform. It is used to create scripts that access functions in other applications, the operating system, and the computer. This gives you the ability to create scripts that extend and integrate ArcGIS Pro's functionality across platforms and applications. As a result, Python is a very versatile tool in the GIS developer's arsenal.
Python scripts can be stored within ArcGIS...
