What Makes Python So Awesome

Discover the key features that make Python an exceptional programming language in this keynote address from EuroPython 2011. Explore topics such as Python's permissive license, vibrant community, and the Pippi package manager. Learn about Python's success stories, its ease of learning, and rapid development capabilities. Delve into the language's economy of expression and readability, and understand why Python has become so popular. Examine the interactive prompt, built-in batteries, and behind-the-scenes mechanics. Gain insights into Python's protocols, including the Pickle serialization module and the iterator protocol. This comprehensive talk provides a deep dive into the foundational elements that contribute to Python's power and versatility as a programming language.

Introduction
Question
Python is awesome
License
Community
Pippi
Success Stories
Ease of Learning
Rapid Development
Economy of Expression
Readability
Why Python
Interactive Prompt
Batteries
Behind the Scenes
Protocols
Pickle
The Foundation
Iterator Protocol