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  • Release – Python 3.8.1rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 10, 2019

    This is the release candidate of Python 3.8.1, the first maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.1rc1, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.1

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    Released: Dec. 18, 2019

    This is Python 3.8.1, the first maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.1, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. Major new …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.9

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    Released: April 2, 2021

    This is the ninth maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.9, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. 3.8.9 is an expedited …

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  • Release – Python install manager 25.0 beta 9

    Version: None

    Released: May 26, 2025

    This is a beta preview of the new Windows Python install manager. The Python install manager for Windows is our tool for installing and managing runtimes. The traditional executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16 As well as the files below, the Python install manager can be installed …

  • Release – Python install manager 25.0 beta 10

    Version: None

    Released: June 9, 2025

    This is a beta preview of the new Windows Python install manager. The Python install manager for Windows is our tool for installing and managing runtimes. The traditional executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16 As well as the files below, the Python install manager can be installed …

  • Release – Python install manager 25.0 beta 11

    Version: None

    Released: June 30, 2025

    This is a beta preview of the new Windows Python install manager. The Python install manager for Windows is our tool for installing and managing runtimes. The traditional executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16 As well as the files below, the Python install manager can be installed …

  • Release – Python install manager 25.0 beta 12

    Version: None

    Released: July 22, 2025

    This is a beta preview of the new Windows Python install manager. The Python install manager for Windows is our tool for installing and managing runtimes. The traditional executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16 As well as the files below, the Python install manager can be installed …

  • Release – Python 3.8.2

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    Released: Feb. 24, 2020

    This is the second maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.2, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. Major new features of …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.4

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    Released: July 13, 2020

    This is the fourth maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.4, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. Major new features of …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.6rc1

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    Released: Sept. 8, 2020

    This is the release candidate of the sixth maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.6rc1, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.7rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 7, 2020

    This is the release candidate of the seventh maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.7rc1, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. …

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  • Release – Python 3.8.8rc1

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    Released: Feb. 16, 2021

    This is the release candidate of the eight maintenance release of Python 3.8 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.8.8rc1, a bugfix release for the legacy 3.8 series. Python 3.11 is now the latest feature release series of Python 3. Get the latest release of 3.11.x here. …

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  • Release – Python 3.6.5rc1

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    Released: March 13, 2018

    Python 3.6.5rc1 is a release candidate preview of the fifth maintenance release of Python 3.6. The Python 3.6 series contains many new features and optimizations. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order PEP 487, Simpler customization of class creation …

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  • Release – Python 3.6.6rc1

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    Released: June 12, 2018

    Python 3.6.6rc1 is a release candidate preview of the sixth maintenance release of Python 3.6. The Python 3.6 series contains many new features and optimizations. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order PEP 487, Simpler customization of class creation …

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  • Release – Python 3.6.7rc1

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    Released: Sept. 26, 2018

    Python 3.6.7rc1 is a release candidate preview of the seventh maintenance release of Python 3.6. The Python 3.6 series contains many new features and optimizations. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order PEP 487, Simpler customization of class creation …

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  • Release – Python 3.6.7rc2

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    Released: Oct. 13, 2018

    Python 3.6.7rc2 is the second release candidate preview of the seventh maintenance release of Python 3.6. The Python 3.6 series contains many new features and optimizations. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order PEP 487, Simpler customization of class …

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    ...Python uses a bytecode virtual machine; PyPy supports just-in-time (JIT) compilation to machine code. Also, Jython and IronPython (see below) support JIT compilation on their respective virtual machine implementations. Python plays well with others Python can integrate with COM, .NET, and CORBA objects. For Java libraries, use Jython, an implementation of Python for the Java Virtual Machine. For .NET, try IronPython , Microsoft's new implementation of Python for .NET, or Python for .NET. Pytho...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 29-Jul-2003

    ...Python has met or exceeded every requirement we've had," said Steve Waterbury, Software Group Leader, NASA STEP Testbed. For more information about Python 2.3 or to download it, please visit http://www.python.org/2.3/ About Python Python is a powerful object oriented programming language that is developed and maintained by a global community of Open Source contributors, under the oversight of the Python Software Foundation. Python's unique blend of simplicity and power excels in a ...

  • Release – Python 3.6.0b1

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    Released: Sept. 12, 2016

    Python 3.6.0b1 Python 3.6.0b1 was released on 2016-09-12. Major new features of the 3.6 series, compared to 3.5 Python 3.6 is still in development; 3.6.0b1 is the first of four planned beta releases. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order …

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  • Release – Python 3.6.0b2

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    Released: Oct. 10, 2016

    Python 3.6.0b2 Python 3.6.0b2 was released on 2016-10-10. Major new features of the 3.6 series, compared to 3.5 Python 3.6 is still in development; 3.6.0b2 is the second of four planned beta releases. Among the new major new features in Python 3.6 are: PEP 468, Preserving Keyword Argument Order …

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