Python for Education and Scientific Computing

Python has several libraries that enable numeric and symbolic computing. It also interfaces well with native codes in C,C++ and FORTRAN and has excellent libraries for plotting/visualization. Python also provides libraries for general purpose computing including generating user interfaces and web development. These coupled with it's interactive interpreter make Python an excellent language for Scientific Computing.

All these features when combined with their wide-ranging applications make Python a perfect fit for use in Education, Industry and Scientific Computing.

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