are really hookedyou can link the python interpreter into an application written in and use it as an extension or command language for that application by the waythe language is named after the bbc show "monty python' flying circusand has nothing to do with reptiles making references to monty python skits in documentation is not only allowedit is encouragednow that you are all excited about pythonyou'll want to examine it in some more detail since the best way to learn language is to use itthe tutorial invites you to play with the python interpreter as you read in the next the mechanics of using the interpreter are explained this is rather mundane informationbut essential for trying out the examples shown later the rest of the tutorial introduces various features of the python language and system through examplesbeginning with simple expressionsstatements and data typesthrough functions and modulesand finally touching upon advanced concepts like exceptions and user-defined classes whetting your appetite