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    About Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of application domains. Python is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme or Java. Some of its key distinguishing features include: very clear, readable syntax strong introspection capabilities intuitive object orientation natural expression of procedural code full modularity, supporting hierarchical packages exception-based error handling very high level dynamic data types extensive standard l...

  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (Mar. 12, 2002)

    Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (Mar. 12, 2002) The Python Software Foundation Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors March 12th, 2002. Board meeting in session at: 18:07 GMT Present: Guido van Rossum (presiding) David Ascher Jeremy Hylton Marc-Andre Lemburg Martin von Loewis Tim Peters Thomas Wouters (minutes) No board members were absent. A quorum was present. Agenda: Meeting minutes of February 12th 2002 Progress reports: 50...

  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (March 5, 2001)

    Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (March 5, 2001) The Python Software Foundation Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors March 5, 2001 Long Beach, Calif., USA A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation (the "Foundation") Board of Directors was held following the first annual meeting of the Foundation, pursuant to Sec. 5. 11 of the Bylaws of the Foundation. The meeting was held at the Hilton Long Beach at 9:00 p.m. 1. Attendance The fo...

  • 2013-11-01 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2013-11-01 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors November 01, 2013 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Group Conference Call via phone and Internet Relay Chat beginning at 17:00 CET/ 12:00 EDT, on November 01 2013. Van Lindberg presided over the meeting. Ewa Jodlowska prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor...

  • Release – Python 3.9.7

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    Released: Aug. 30, 2021

    This is the seventh maintenance release of Python 3.9 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.9.7, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.9 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. There's been 187 commits …

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  • Release – Python 3.10.5

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    Released: June 6, 2022

    This is the fifth maintenance release of Python 3.10 Python 3.10.5 is the newest major release of the Python programming language, and it contains many new features and optimizations. Major new features of the 3.10 series, compared to 3.9 Among the new major new features and changes so far: PEP …

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  • Release – Python 3.14.0a6

    Version: None

    Released: March 14, 2025

    Here comes the penultimate alpha. This is an early developer preview of Python 3.14 Major new features of the 3.14 series, compared to 3.13 Python 3.14 is still in development. This release, 3.14.0a6, is the sixth of seven planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to …

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  • Release – Python 3.13.4

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    Released: June 3, 2025

    This is the fourth maintenance release of Python 3.13 Python 3.13 is the newest major release of the Python programming language, and it contains many new features and optimizations compared to Python 3.12. 3.13.4 is the latest maintenance release, containing a few important security fixes as well as around 300 …

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  • Python Software Foundation Board Meeting Minutes 2006-06-12

    Python Software Foundation Board Meeting Minutes 2006-06-12 The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors June 12, 2006 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 17:00 UTC, 12 June 2006. Stephan Deibel presided at the meeting. David Goodger prepared these minutes. Contents 1   Attendance 2   Minutes of Past Meetings 3 &...

  • 2013-07-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    2013-07-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors July 12, 2013 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Group Conference Call via phone and Internet Relay Chat beginning at 18:00 CEST/ 12:00 EDT, on July 12 2013. Van Lindberg presided over the meeting. Ewa Jodlowska prepared the minutes. All votes are reported in the form "Y-N-A" (in favor-Y‚op...

  • Release – Python 3.6.10

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    Released: Dec. 18, 2019

    Note: The release you are looking at is Python 3.6.10, a security bugfix release for the legacy 3.6 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 3.6 was 3.6.15 …

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  • Release – Python 3.7.13

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    Released: March 16, 2022

    Note: The release you are looking at is a security bugfix release 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. Please see …

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  • Job - Python developer (3-5 years experience) needed on strong team

    Location: Dover, North Carolina USA

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    We are looking for a mid-level Python engineer who is ready to level-up alongside some of the most senior Python developers in the industry. You’ll be the newest member of a tight-knit squad in the Healthcare space. This is not an entry-level position. We need someone who can ship production …

  • Release – Python 3.6.10rc1

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    Released: Dec. 11, 2019

    Note Python 3.8 is now released and is the latest feature release of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.8.x here. Python 3.6.10rc1 is the release candidate preview of the next security fix release of Python 3.6. Python 3.6.8 was the final bugfix release for 3.6. Python 3.6 …

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  • Release – Python 3.14.0a7

    Version: None

    Released: April 8, 2025

    Here comes the final alpha! This means we have just four weeks until the first beta to get those last features into 3.14 before the feature freeze on 2025-05-06! This is an early developer preview of Python 3.14 Major new features of the 3.14 series, compared to 3.13 Python 3.14 …

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  • Python for Mac OS X

    Python for Mac OS X Python for Mac OS X Python comes pre-installed on Mac OS X so it is easy to start using. However, to take advantage of the latest versions of Python, you will need to download and install newer versions alongside the system ones. The easiest way to do that is to install one of the binary installers for OS X from the Python Download page. Installers are available for the latest Python 3 and Python 2 releases that will work on all Macs that run Mac OS X 10.5 and later. Py...

  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (March 8, 2001)

    Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting (March 8, 2001) The Python Software Foundation Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors March 8, 2001 Long Beach, Calif., USA A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation (the "Foundation") Board of Directors was held at the Hilton Long Beach at 2 p.m. Dick Hardt, president of the Foundation, presided at the meeting. 1. Attendance The following members of the Board of Directors were presen...

  • Release – Python 3.14.0b4

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    Released: July 8, 2025

    It's the final 3.14 beta! https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3140b4/ This is a beta preview of Python 3.14 Python 3.14 is still in development. This release, 3.14.0b4, is the last of four planned beta releases. Beta release previews are intended to give the wider community the opportunity to test new features and bug fixes …

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  • July 2012 PSF Members' Meeting Minutes

    July 2012 PSF Members' Meeting Minutes The Python Software Foundation Minutes of the July 2012 Members' Meeting July 3, 2012 The Python Software Foundation (the "PSF") held a member's meeting on July 3, 2012 18:00 CEST at EuroPython, Florence, Italy. Marc-Andre Lemburg presided over the meeting. Contents 1   Attendance 2   Greetings & Announcements 2.1   PSF Chairman Update 3   Board Report 3.1  &nb...

  • Python Software Foundation Board Meeting Minutes 2006-09-18

    Python Software Foundation Board Meeting Minutes 2006-09-18 The Python Software Foundation Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors September 18, 2006 A regular meeting of the Python Software Foundation ("PSF") Board of Directors was held over Internet Relay Chat beginning at 17:29 UTC, 18 September 2006. Stephan Deibel presided at the meeting. David Goodger prepared these minutes. Contents 1   Attendance 2   Minutes of Past Meeting...

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