Other languages either 1. requires compiling/linking, which is unsuitable for trial-and-error, live REPL like dynamic languages. 2. lack of scientific librari

Other languages either 1. requires compiling/linking, which is unsuitable for trial-and-error, live REPL like dynamic languages. 2. lack of scientific libraries. 3. lack of Web/networking capabilities. 4. lack of graphing libraries. So consider all these factors together, Python stands out.