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  • 👋 Hey Community Members!

    👋 Hey Community Members! More than 20 ways to get involved & stay informed! Watch any of these talks given about the PSF (most recent one is about PyPI presented by Ee, our Director of Infrastructure!) Want to financially support the PSF? Donate! Read our blog Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter Follow us on Twitter or Mastodon Become a Basic member If you are already a Basic member, consider becoming a Contributing, Managing, and/or Supporting member. If you want to be a PSF Boar...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 20-Dec-2019

    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...

  • Matching Donations

    Matching Donations Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? And that some companies will even match gifts made by family members and retirees? By completing a matching gift form (online or paper), you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift. Contributions of any amount help us award grants and provide resources for furthering the development of a diverse and international community of Python programmers...

  • Community

    Community The Python Community The Python Software Foundation and the global Python community welcome and encourage participation by everyone. Our community is based on mutual respect, tolerance, and encouragement, and we are working to help each other live up to these principles. To get you started, we've put together a list of resources: Diversity Statement: We want our community to be more varied, expressed in our diversity statement; whoever you are, and whatever yo...

  • Virtual Learning

    Virtual Learning Python A Hands-on Introduction to Python for Beginning Programmers by Jessica McKellar Learn Python the Hard Way Programming for Everybody (Python) Web Development Django Girls Tutorial Hello Web App by Tracy Osborn The Flask Mega-Tutorial Additional Resources PyLadies Remote Webcasts "Programming in your PJ's!" screencasts by Katie Cunningham Coding is for Girls

  • Python Software Foundation: Accounts Payable

    Python Software Foundation: Accounts Payable Accounts Payable All outgoing payments from the Python Software Foundation are handled by Accounts Payable. Individuals and organizations expecting payments from the PSF should review the pages below for important information about taxes and payments from the PSF. Vendor Policies Payment Options For accounts payable inquiries not addressed on the two pages linked above, please reach out to the PSF accounting team.

  • Community Stories

    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...

  • PSF Programs At-a-glance

    PSF Programs At-a-glance

  • PSF Sponsorship Prospectus

    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 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 ...

  • PSF Trademark Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    PSF Trademark Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) python pycon pyladies trademark FAQ The main trademark policy is written with a legal mindset. These frequently asked questions page outlines a number of topics we regularly get asked and provides answers in easier to understand terms. It is managed by the PSF Trademark Working Group. Approval Process What is the official policy for use of Python Software Foundation Trademarks? The official PSF Trademark Usage Policy is available at https://www.py...

  • Volunteer Opportunities for PyCon US

    Volunteer Opportunities for PyCon US The volunteer staff plays a huge role in the success of PyCon US! There are many opportunities to get involved and be part of the team starting early on in the planning all the way through the final day of sprints. If you are interested in volunteering check back often for new opportunities and select one that would best fit your passion. Current Opportunities Check back here and on us.pycon.org/2026/ for volunteer opportunities at PyCon US 2026 in Long ...

  • Community Videos about the PSF

    Community Videos about the PSF Below is a list of videos presented by staff and volunteers. All video topics pertain to the PSF and/or initiatives the PSF runs. Most recent videos are listed first and only through 2019 to keep things current! 2021 2020 2019

  • 2021 PSF Annual Report

    2021 PSF Annual Report The Python Software Foundation 2021 Annual Report 2021 was a year of continued changes, challenges, and growth for the PSF. We said goodbye to our first Executive Director and welcomed four new team members in new roles. We celebrated our 20th anniversary and built on the successes of our first two decades to launch new areas of work that advance our mission and help us to even better serve our Python community. We’d love for you to take a look at the 2021 Annua...

  • Sigstore Information

    Sigstore Information Information on CPython release artifacts signing and verification with Sigstore Starting with the Python 3.11.0, Python 3.10.7, Python 3.9.14, Python 3.8.14, and Python 3.7.14 releases, CPython release artifacts are additionally signed with Sigstore (in addition to existing GPG signatures). Starting with Python 3.14, Sigstore is the only method of signing and verification of release artifacts. Releases of Python older than the 3.14 series also include legacy OpenPGP signatu...

  • Latest Annual Impact Report

    Latest Annual Impact Report

  • Community Events Manager

    Community Events Manager Job posting for the Community Events Manager The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that holds the intellectual property rights behind the Python programming language. We also run the PyCon US conference annually, support other Python conferences/workshops around the world, and fund Python related development with our grants program. The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programmi...

  • Mastodon Verification

    Mastodon Verification Mastodon

  • About the Python Software Foundation

    About the Python Software Foundation The Python Software Foundation is the organization behind the open source Python programming language. We are devoted to creating the conditions for Python and the Python community to grow and thrive. We fulfill our mission through these core activities: Infrastructure STRUCTURE AND STABILITY SO THE PYTHON LANGUAGE, ITS CONTRIBUTORS, AND USERS CAN THRIVE. We distribute Python, free of charge and available to all, for ever. We are the stewards of Python int...

  • Legal & Policies

    Legal & Policies Legal Statements Trademark Policy Licenses Contribution Agreements Vendor Info Legal Statements Legal statements on Trademark, Copyright, and Third-Party Content. Trademark Policy PSF trademark usage policy. Licenses About Python licensing. Contribution Agreements Information on contribution licensing and online form for organizations wishing to make software contributions. Vendor Info Accounts payable information and payment options.

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