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  • Python Success Stories

    ...time performance that we're getting with Python. Building our application atop Twisted imposed a bit of a learning curve, but well worth it since it enables ProjectPipe to be a true multi-protocol application, speaking HTTP and XMPP/Jabber. If Python had a Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler, then we would not have had occasional misgivings while worrying about hitting performance snags. Java's JIT provides much better performance than Python when executing complex algorithms. The one problem that I see...

  • Release – Python 3.5.0a1

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 8, 2015

    Python 3.5.0a1 Python 3.5 has reached end-of-life. Python 3.5.10, the final release of the 3.5 series, is available here. Python 3.5.0a1 was released on February 8th, 2015. Major new features of the 3.5 series, compared to 3.4 Python 3.5 is still in development, and 3.5.0a1 is the first alpha release. …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.0a2

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 25, 2019

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.8 Major new features of the 3.8 series, compared to 3.7 Python 3.8 is still in development. This release, 3.8.0a2 is the second of four planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of …

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  • Release – Python 3.9.0a5

    Version: None

    Released: March 23, 2020

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.9 Python 3.9 is still in development. This release, 3.9.0a5 is the fifth of six planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of new features and bug fixes and to test the release …

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  • Release – Python 3.7.8rc1

    Version: None

    Released: June 17, 2020

    Note Note: The release you are looking at is a bugfix release preview for the legacy 3.7 series which has now reached end-of-life and is no longer supported. See the downloads page for currently supported versions of Python. The final source-only security fix release for 3.7 was 3.7.17. Note …

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  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (February 8, 2005)

    ...time for further discussion. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 p.m. EST.

  • Sponsor the PSF

    ...time Pythonistas to address maintenance, R&D;, and education. With lower expected income from PyCon US for two years, we need sponsorship support to make these plans a reality. Other 2020 plans put on hold include improving pypi.org support and continuing more grants program funding. The PSF is researching ways we can diversify our revenue streams, but cannot replace the near-term loss of $1.2 million USD. Your support is more important than ever! What Does the PSF DO? More ...

  • 2021 end-of-the-year fundraiser!

    ...time (one year term) to assist CPython maintainers and the Python Steering Council. Areas of responsibility include analytical research to understand the project's volunteer hours, investigating project priorities and tasks as we advance, and working on those priorities. Packaging: In August 2021, the PSF hired its first-ever Python Packaging Project Manager, Shamika Mohanan. Shamika is performing outreach to Python users to help the PSF better understand the landscape, identify fundable initia...

  • 2010-03-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...time Employee The board nearly reached a consensus after a discussion on whether to hire P. Campbell as a full-time employee of the Foundation. RESOLVED, that Patricia Campbell be taken on as a full-time employee of the Foundation, at an annual salary of $30,000, and with health care benefits to be determined as soon as possible. Approved, 4-1-0. 7   Funding for PyCon Au 2010 The board discussed funding for the PyCon Au 2010 Conference. S. Holden: "We can be a silver spons...

  • 2012-02-27 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...time to put into this." In terms of having any issues surrounding his project, M. A. Lemburg reported no issues except one: he said, he just does not have enough time to devote to his Moving PyPI to Amazon CloudFront project. Lemburg also reported on the future plans for this project: "Check to see whether a trigger based approach to S3 syncing wouldn't be easier to implement right from the start." 5.5   PyCon Chair J. Noller, PyCon Chair, provided us with in...

  • Python Success Stories

    ...time consuming and costly both to develop and to maintain. What I really needed was a Python API to quickly generate nicely typeset copy in Word 97 for a limited set of documents, but in 2001 there was nothing available to do this. My only alternative was to find an open standard for typesetting that could be translated into Word 97 format after documents had been generated. Shopping for a Standard To find a solution, I spent some time surveying available open source typesetting solutions. The...

  • 2020 PSF Annual Report

    ...time, em { line-height: 28px; } time { font-style: italic; } p { margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: justify; } a { transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out; text-decoration: none; } .section-heading { padding-bottom: 23px; } .section-heading h1, .section-heading h2, .section-heading h3, .section-heading h4, .section-heading h5, .section-heading h6 { margin-bottom: 5px; } .report-container { max-width: 692px; padding: 0 15px; margin: 0 auto; } @medi...

  • PSF Community Service Awards

    ...times. Any PSF member is entitled to propose an award at any time, stating the reasons for which the award is merited. Proposals should be made confidentially to the Board by sending an email to psf@python.org. The minutes of award considerations will not name the individuals concerned unless an award is made. The Board will contact proposers to keep them informed of the status of their proposals (such as when the proposal will receive Board consideration). If more than one award is propos...

  • Release – Python 3.7.0a1

    Version: None

    Released: Sept. 19, 2017

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.7 Major new features of the 3.7 series, compared to 3.6 Python 3.7 is still in development. This releasee, 3.7.0a1 is the first of four planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of …

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  • Release – Python 3.7.9

    Version: None

    Released: Aug. 17, 2020

    Note: The release you are looking at is Python 3.7.9, the final bugfix/security release with binary installers for the legacy 3.7 series which has now reached end-of-life and is no longer supported. See the downloads page for currently supported versions of Python. The final source-only security fix release for …

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  • Release – Python 3.13.0a3

    Version: None

    Released: Jan. 17, 2024

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.13 Major new features of the 3.13 series, compared to 3.12 Python 3.13 is still in development. This release, 3.13.0a3, is the third of six planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of …

  • PSF Sponsorship

    ...time donations.) In return, the PSF will officially acknowledge your donation via various methods appropriate to your sponsorship level, including your logo and link on the PSF sponsor page, and an official PSF Sponsor image to place on the sponsor's website. The PSF would not be able to operate without the generous financial support of our corporate sponsors. Sponsorship Levels Principal: $150,000/year Diamond: $70,000/year Platinum: $50,000/year Gold: $30,000/year Silver: $15,000/year Bronze:...

  • PSF Conflict of Interest Policy

    PSF Conflict of Interest Policy Each Director, Officer, and Key Employee is expected to sign conflict of interest policy and disclosure of financial interest annually. The documents are managed by the Executive Director and Controller. Python Software Foundation Conflict of Interest Policy for Board of Directors What is a conflicts of interest? A potential conflict of interest occurs anytime you, your friends, family, or an organization you participate in stands to gain from a decision that i...

  • About the Python Software Foundation

    ...time CPython Developer in Residence to our team, who amplifies volunteer contributors’ impact by processing CPython pull requests and tackling structural improvements. OUR SPONSORS DONATE TO THE PSF BECOME A MEMBER GET INVOLVED ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT NEWS & UPDATES PSF FAQ APPLY FOR A GRANT PYCON US

  • Support the PSF with a Donation or by becoming a Supporting Member!

    ...time donation, monthly donation, or annual donation to support all of our great initiatives. See below for more information and contact psf-donations@python.org with any questions. Donate by credit card or PayPal Please use the button above or this link to donate using a credit card or your PayPal account. You don't need a PayPal account to use the donation button. ...

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