While some older code may use Python 2, it’s no longer being supported, according to the Python Software Foundation. One key difference between the two is the syntax behind certain statements.

One convenient behavior not available through Python’s native syntax, but which is found in many other modern languages, is pattern matching. Values can be tested for a match against a defined ...

Note: in Python, indexes start at 0, and the maximum is non-inclusive; for example, specifying the range 1 to 5 will include the second, third, fourth, and fifth values.

A proposal under consideration by Python’s development team would finally bring pattern matching statements to the language.

Python's if name equals main construct provides a standard entry point to run scripts and standalone apps. Python has become a popular programming language due largely to its highly readable syntax ...

Several features make Python ideal for beginners. Python is easy to use, featuring concise syntax and versatility. The language is also open source, meaning anyone can enhance and modify it.

Python 3.9’s PEG-based parser removed these barriers, which long-term could lead to more elegant syntax — our first example of this change is the new parenthesized context managers.