title: Introduction To Python 3: (Python Documentation Manual Part 1)
author:  Guido Van Rossum 
description: Guido van Rossum (born 31 January 1956) is a Dutch computer programmer who is best known as the author of the Python programming language. In the Python community, Van Rossum is known as a "Benevolent Dictator for Life" (BDFL), meaning that he continues to oversee the Python development process, making decisions where necessary. He is currently employed by Google, where he spends half his time working on Python development.
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  **LEARN**
  
  PYTHON
  
  IN
  
  24 HOURS
  
  FOR
  
  BEGINNERS
  
  A beginner’s guide to Python Programming Language
  
   **Copyright © 2021 S Basu**
  
   **All rights reserved.**
  
  _**Disclaimer:**_
  
  The information and materials presented here are for educational purposes
  only. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate
  as possible but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is
  on an "as is" basis. The ideas and opinions expressed are of the author's own
  imagination and the author is not affiliated to any organization, school or
  educational discipline and will not be held accountable or liable for any
  inadvertent misrepresentation.
  
  **Contents**
  
  Chapter 1 : Introduction & Installation
  
  Chapter 2 : Python module
  
  Chapter 3 : Python variables, Datatypes & Operators
  
  _3.1: Python String_
  
  3.1.1: What is String Slicing in Python?
  
  3.1.2: Important and commonly used String methods
  
  3.1.3: String formatting
  
  _3.2: Python List_
  
  3.2.1: 