Introduction to Python .pptVIP

Introduction to Python Introduction to Python Python is a high-level programming language Open source and community driven “Batteries Included” a standard distribution includes many modules Dynamic typed Source can be compiled or run just-in-time Similar to perl, tcl, ruby Why Python? Unlike AML and Avenue, there is a considerable base of developers already using the language “Tried and true” language that has been in development since 1991 Can interface with the Component Object Model (COM) used by Windows Can interface with Open Source GIS toolsets Why not Visual Basic? Visual Basic is sti