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CPython is the reference implementation of the Python programming language. Developed by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, CPython is written in C and has become the most widely used implementation of Python. It includes an interactive interpreter, an extensive standard library, and a comprehensive set of development tools. CPython is known for its compatibility with the Python language specification, ensuring that Python code written for CPython will run on other Python implementations that adhere to the same specification. The CPython interpreter is available for various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed under an open-source license, allowing developers to modify and distribute their own versions of the interpreter. CPython's performance is generally sufficient for many applications, but it may not be the best choice for performance-critical tasks. In such cases, alternative Python implementations like PyPy or Jython may be more suitable. Despite its widespread use, CPython is not the only implementation of Python. Other implementations include Jython, which compiles Python to Java bytecode, and IronPython, which targets the .NET framework. Each of these implementations has its own strengths and use cases, making Python a versatile language for a wide range of applications.