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1. Python (Programming Language)

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   Syntax and Design Philosophy
   Python's syntax is deliberately minimalist, utilizing indentation as a means of delimiting code blocks rather than curly braces or keywords. This design choice was influenced by van Rossum's observation that developers spend 60% of their time reading code and only 40% writing it—a ratio that has never been empirically verified but remains widely cited.[^4]
   The language follows several core principles outlined in PEP 20, "The Zen of Python," which emphasize readability, simplicity, and the existence of one—and pref…