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The ``Python library'' contains several different kinds of components.
It contains data types that would normally be considered part of the
``core'' of the language, such as numbers and lists. For these types,
the core language defines the form of literals and places some
constraints on their semantics, but it does not fully describe the
semantics. (On the other hand, the core of the language defines
``core'' of a language, such as numbers and lists. For these types,
the Python language core defines the form of literals and places some
constraints on their semantics, but does not fully define the
semantics. (On the other hand, the language core does define
syntactic properties like the spelling and priorities of operators.)
The library also contains built-in functions and exceptions ---
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overview of the available modules and application areas that are
supported by the Python library. Of course, you don't \emph{have} to
read it like a novel --- you can also browse the table of contents (in
front of the manual) or look for a specific function, module or term
front of the manual), or look for a specific function, module or term
in the index (in the back). And finally, if you enjoy learning about
random subjects, you choose a random page number (see module
\code{rand}) and read a section or two.