created on Oct. 26, 2012, 2:30 p.m. by Hevok & updated on Oct. 26, 2012, 2:30 p.m. by Hevok
python is the programming
language of choice__.
.. _python: http://www.python.org/
__ python_
The second hyperlink target (line beginning with "__") is both an indirect hyperlink target (indirectly pointing to Python website via "python_" reference) and an anonymous hyperlink target. A double-underscore suffix is used to indicate a anonymous hyperlink reference. In an anonymous hyperlink target, the reference text is not repeated. This is very handy for references with long text or throw-away references, but the target should be kept close to the reference to prevent them going out of sync.
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