Guido van Rossum
The author of Python
About Guido van Rossum
Guido van Rossum is a computer programmer who is best known as the author of Python, programming language .He was employed by Google where he spent most of his time developing python language. He started working on Dropbox on 2013 .
Biography of Van Rossum
Guido van Rossum was born and raised in Netherlands, where he received his master degree in mathematics. He later worked for various research institutes including the CWI, NIST, and CNRI. Guido has a brother, a wife named Kim Khapp, and a son named Orlijn.
Creating Python(Van Rossum perspective)
Over six years ago, in December 1989, I was looking for a "hobby" programming project that would keep me occupied during the week around Christmas. My office ... would be closed, but I had a home computer, and not much else on my hands. I decided to write an interpreter for the new scripting language I had been thinking about lately: a descendant of ABC that would appeal to Unix/C hackers. I chose Python as a working title for the project, being in a slightly irreverent mood (and a big fan of Monty Pythons Flying Circus)
Creating Dropbox(Van Rossum perspective)
In January 2013 I joined Dropbox. I worked on various projects and I worked on Python most of the time. I have worked for Google, Elemental Security, and so on...
About Python and Dropbox
Python is a programming language that lets you work more quickly and to integrate your systems more efficiently. For more information about Python visit www.python.org. Dropbox is a place where you can save your pictures and save your memories,. For more information visit www.dropbox.com. For more information about Guido van Rossum visit en.wikipedia.com