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Python

Readable, batteries-included, and the default language of AI.

Paradigm
Multi-paradigm, OOP, functional
Typing
Dynamic, strong, optional type hints
Memory
Reference counting + cycle GC
Runs
CPython bytecode interpreter
Concurrency
asyncio, threads (GIL), multiprocessing

Use cases

Where Python is a strong choice.

Machine learning and data science

The ecosystem (PyTorch, pandas, Jupyter) is unmatched.

Automation and scripting

DevOps glue, ETL, test automation.

Web back-ends and APIs

Django, FastAPI.

Education and prototyping

Readable syntax, fast feedback.

Think twice for

Mobile apps, browser front-ends, and latency-critical CPU-bound services in pure Python.

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