Python reads almost like English. You'll spend less time deciphering cryptic syntax and more time solving actual problems. Compare Python to languages like C++ or Java, and you'll see Python code is shorter and cleaner.
It's beginner-friendly but not toy-sized. Python runs Reddit, Instagram, Dropbox, and NASA's spacecraft software. You're learning a real language that scales from your first script to production systems serving millions.
The community is massive. When you get stuck, someone has already solved your problem and shared the answer online. Stack Overflow, tutorials, and documentation are always at your fingertips.