Python

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Python is a general-purpose very-high-level programming language.

IBM i implementation

There are currently at least three implementations for IBM i:

• Native port of Python 2.7 by Per Gummedal, called iSeriesPython, for V5R3 and later
• PASE port of Python 3.4 by IBM, as Option 2 of 5733-OPS (Open Source for IBM i Product) for 7.1 and later
• PASE port of Python 2.7 by IBM, as Option 4 of 5733-OPS (Open Source for IBM i Product) for 7.1 and later

Additionally, there are AIX ports on Perzl which may or may not work in PASE.

Hello world

Python 2

print "Hello world"

Python 3

print("Hello world")

External links

• iSeriesPython Web Site
• iSeriesPython Blog
• IBM i Technology Updates - Python
• "Getting started with Python on IBM i" (PDF) - handed out at Gateway/400 User Group meeting Jan 14, 2016

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