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Alex Martelli is an Italian-born software developer and technical writer.

He is best known for his contributions to the Python programming language and community.

Martelli has authored several books on Python, including the popular "Python in a Nutshell" and "Python Cookbook." He has also been a prolific contributor to online Python forums and mailing lists, sharing his expertise and helping others learn the language.

Martelli worked for Google as a Senior Staff Engineer and is recognized as a Python Software Foundation Fellow.

His writing style is known for being clear, concise, and practical, making complex concepts accessible to readers.