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On 16/01/2015 16:03, Chris Angelico wrote:
> Scenario: You're introducing someone to Python for the first time.
> S/he may have some previous programming experience, or may be new to
> the whole idea of giving a computer instructions. You have a couple of
> minutes to show off how awesome Python is. What do you do?

The batteries included: some useful and simple examples with only core 
data type objects, built-in functions and standard library

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