Python is a popular programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991. It is easy to use, powerful, and versatile, making it suitable for beginners and experts alike. Python code can be written and executed in the browser using Google Colab, which provides a Jupyter notebook environment and access to computing resources like GPUs. The document then discusses installing Python using Anaconda, basic Python concepts like indentation, variables, strings, conditionals, and loops.