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Python Software Foundation: Press Release 20-Dec-2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2019-12-20 PYTHON 2 SERIES TO BE RETIRED BY APRIL 2020 CPython core development community urging users to migrate to Python 3 as it will be the only version that will be updated for bugs and security vulnerabilities. The CPython core developer community is retiring the Python 2 series after nearly 20 years of development. The last major version 2.7 will be released in April 2020, and then all development will cease fo...
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Community Stories Packaging People who need to install Python packages get confused a lot. That's not their fault; that's because the volunteers who maintain the packaging tools don't have enough time to get everything organized so that it's clear and easy to use. In the last few years, the PSF has gotten grants and used that money to massively improve packaging. We overhauled PyPI and we're making pip more consistent, with genuine attention to user experience. With more funding, we can finall...
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PSF Sponsorship Prospectus sponsorship sponsor prospectus PSF Sponsorship Program Your contributions matter and they make an IMPACT. Below are some of the ways the PSF uses its funding to support the Python community: Python Community Infrastructure The PSF supports the Python Package Index (PyPI), mail.python.org, wiki.python.org, and us.pycon.org. In addition to the costs of the community web services we provide, we need staff to expand our services programs and keep them running 24/...
Sponsor the PSF sponsor sponsorship The Python Software Foundation Sponsorship Program The PSF offers an all-in-one sponsorship program: all PSF sponsorships support the full scope of the PSF’s work, including PyCon US as well as PyPI (Python Package Index), CPython, and more. PSF sponsors receive an array of benefits that include a broad selection of promotional opportunities during PyCon US and also year-round. Join us as a sponsor to help make a difference and stand out in the Python ...
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