| | The Python Programming Language (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) |
 | | Since it is unreasonable to require the vast majority to use a language specific to a particular machine design, we normally use a high level language that promises to be widely available on most computers. |
 | | Languages that have been popular for many scientific purposes include FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, and C. FORTRAN has been dominant in science and engineering until recently, when the C language has been adopted for use in many applications. |
 | | The Python language is a more recent development, combining many of the advantages of compiled languages like C and FORTRAN with the rapid development capabilities of interpreted languages like BASIC and the ``shell programming'' languages like TCL, PERL, of BASH. |
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