Python stands as one of the most influential and widely adopted programming languages in contemporary software development, embodying a philosophy that prioritizes code readability, simplicity, and programmer productivity. Created by Guido van Rossum in 1991 at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in the Netherlands, Python emerged from van Rossum’s desire to create a successor to the ABC programming language that would be both powerful and easy to use. The language’s name, contrary to popular belief, derives not from the reptile but from the British comedy series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” reflecting van Rossum’s intention to make programming more enjoyable and accessible.