Beginner coders often gravitate to the easy-to-use Python language for its versatility and usability. Games, robots, and Web sites--including those of Google and YouTube--and much more run on Python, and developers are constantly collaborating to improve the language and address problem areas. This volume introduces readers to Python, exploring its various applications and the history of its development. Side-by-side comparisons with other languages are also included to show the benefits of Python, while interviews with programmers highlight its many real-world applications.