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\begin{abstract}
\noindent
Python is a simple, yet powerful, interpreted programming language
that bridges the gap between \C{} and shell programming, and is thus
ideally suited for ``throw-away programming'' and rapid prototyping.
Its syntax is put together from constructs borrowed from a variety of
other languages; most prominent are influences from \ABC, \C, Modula-3
and Icon.
The Python interpreter is easily extended with new functions and data
types implemented in \C{}. Python is also suitable as an extension
language for highly customizable C applications such as editors or
window managers.
Python is available for various operating systems, amongst which
several flavors of \UNIX{} (including Linux), the Apple Macintosh O.S.,
MS-DOS, MS-Windows 3.1, Windows NT, and OS/2.
Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming
language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data
structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it
very attractive for rapid application development, as well as for use
as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components
together. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes
readability and therefore reduces the cost of program
maintenance. Python supports modules and packages, which encourages
program modularity and code reuse. The Python interpreter and the
extensive standard library are available in source or binary form
without charge for all major platforms, and can be freely distributed.
This reference manual describes the syntax and ``core semantics'' of
the language. It is terse, but attempts to be exact and complete.
The semantics of non-essential built-in object types and of the
built-in functions and modules are described in the \emph{Python
Library Reference}. For an informal introduction to the language, see
the \emph{Python Tutorial}.
the language. It is terse, but attempts to be exact and complete. The
semantics of non-essential built-in object types and of the built-in
functions and modules are described in the \emph{Python Library
Reference}. For an informal introduction to the language, see the
\emph{Python Tutorial}. For \C{} or \Cpp{} programmers, two additional
manuals exist: \emph{Extending and Embedding the Python Interpreter}
describes the high-level picture of how to write a Python extension
module, and the \emph{Python/C API Reference Manual} describes the
interfaces available to C/C++ programmers in detail.
\end{abstract}