CPython
Python RuntimePython N/ABeginner
The reference Python implementation written in C; what you get from python.org
Quick Info
- Documentation
- Official Docs
- Python Version
- N/A
- Dependencies
- C compiler (for building from source)
- Install
https://www.python.org/downloads/
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Quick Example
python
# CPython # The reference Python implementation written in C; what you get from python.org # # CPython is a Python runtime/implementation. # Key features and usage information: print("CPython") print("The reference Python implementation written in C; what you get from python.org") print("Python Version: N/A")
CPython is the reference python implementation written in c; what you get from python.org. It provides an alternative way to run Python code.
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