Scientific computing refers to the use of computational techniques and tools to solve scientific and engineering problems. Python has become one of the most popular languages for scientific computing due to its simplicity, readability and the libraries used for various scientific tasks. From data analysis and simulation to machine learning and numerical computation, Python provides all the necessary tools to conduct scientific research efficiently.
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If you’re new to Python, you might want to start by getting an idea of what the language is like. Django is 100% Python, so if you’ve got minimal comfort with Python you’ll probably get a lot more out of Django.
If you’re new to programming entirely, you might want to start with this list of Python resources for non-programmers
If you already know a few other languages and want to get up to speed with Python quickly, we recommend referring the official Python documentation, which provides comprehensive and authoritative information about the language, as well as links to other resources such as a list of books about Python.
May 11, 2025