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Why Python is called "Python"?

Sahil Rajput on November 14, 2018

Did you ever wonder why the programming language Python is called "Python"? Guido van Rossum, the author of Python Programming Language was read...
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SharpDog

I thought it was because he wanted it to scale ;)

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George

I thought it was because of this
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STrRedWolf

It's not as compelling as making the Linux mascot a penguin...

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Risyandi

Behind the name of python. Thanks for sharing.

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tetsuoii

Python; because of the slow constricting performance

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Pablo Barría Urenda

No it isn't.

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Ryan

Not a very constructive reply. Why is Python called Python then?

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Pablo Barría Urenda • Edited

Look, if I argue I must take a contrary position...

youtu.be/XNkjDuSVXiE?t=79

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Ricky White

Hehe! Monty Python quotes are the best quotes.

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Pablo Barría Urenda

No they aren't...