Familiarize yourself with the many applications of Python

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Python is one of the most robust programming languages around, but that doesn’t mean it’s strictly for experts. Thanks to its versatility and elegant, human-readable syntax, Python is a great starter language for novices, and has significant applications for data scientists and web developers alike. To get up to speed with this powerful language, or start your coding journey from the absolute beginning, this Python Programming Bootcamp is currently available in the Boing Boing Store.

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