What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using Python in development?

Advantages of Python:

• Simplicity and readability of code, which speeds up development and makes maintenance easier.
• A large number of libraries and frameworks for various tasks (web, data science, automation).
• Cross-platform compatibility — code runs on different OS without changes.
• Active community and extensive documentation.

Disadvantages of Python:

• Relatively low execution speed compared to compiled languages, which can be critical for high-load systems.
• High memory consumption.
• Not always suitable for mobile development and applications with strict performance requirements.

Example of using Python for a simple web server with Flask:

from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/')
def hello():
    return "Hello, World!"

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run()