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  • New-style Classes

    ...properties). Python 2.3 Method Resolution Order (MRO) covers multiple inheritance. Metaclasses will make your head explode. Here are several approaches to discussing them: David Mertz and Michele Simionato's DeveloperWorks article [1] Mike Fletcher's slideshow Metaclasses in Five Minutes Types and Objects is the start of a new-style class tutorial with lots of figures and examples, but it's rough and not complete. [1]The original article cannot be found on DeveloperWorks anymore. We've rep...

  • Python 2.1 license

    Python 2.1 license Python 2.1 license This is the official license for the Python 2.1 release: A. HISTORY OF THE SOFTWARE ========================== Python was created in the early 1990s by Guido van Rossum at Stichting Mathematisch Centrum (CWI) in the Netherlands as a successor of a language called ABC. Guido is Python's principal author, although it includes many contributions from others. The last version released from CWI was Python 1.2. In 1995, Guido continued his wor...

  • Release – Python 3.11.0a1

    Version: None

    Released: Oct. 5, 2021

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.11 Major new features of the 3.11 series, compared to 3.10 Python 3.11 is still in development. This release, 3.11.0a1 is the first of seven planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of …

  • Release – Python 3.13.1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 3, 2024

    This is the first 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. 3.13.1 is the latest maintenance release, containing almost 400 bugfixes, build improvements and documentation changes since 3.13.0. …

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  • Python Success Stories

    ...properties to make it a very powerful and productive language. Python's rich standard library, which includes modules for things like string manipulation and HTML generation, further supports programmers in meeting aggressive development schedules. Because of these properties of the language, Python has enabled Journyx to add features more quickly than our competitors. We've been able to implement SOAP/XML and WSDL support and extended other aspects of the application's functionality well ahead...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 10-Apr-2002

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 10-Apr-2002 Python Software Foundation Announces Python Version 2.2.1 Over 100 enhancements made to powerful programming language Fredericksburg, VA -- April 10th, 2002 -- The Python Software Foundation announced today the release of version 2.2.1 of the Python programming language and standard libraries. This release includes over 100 enhancements for users of version 2.2 of Python. "We're pleased to offer this release to the Python users...

  • Python Software Foundation: Articles of Incorporation

    Python Software Foundation: Articles of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation of the Python Software Foundation State of Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Filed 04:30 PM 02/20/2001 010084958 - 3359300 Certificate of Incorporation of Python Software Foundation The undersigned, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the Delaware General Corporation Law, adopt the following certificate of incorporation for such corporation: Article I Name The n...

  • Release – Python 3.10.0a3

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 7, 2020

    This is an early developer preview of Python 3.10 Major new features of the 3.10 series, compared to 3.9 Python 3.10 is still in development. This releasee, 3.10.0a3 is the second of six planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of …

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 8-Apr-2002

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 8-Apr-2002 Python Software Foundation Announces Python Version 2.1.3 Maintenance release confirms support for Python 2.1 FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- April 8, 2002 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has announced release of version 2.1.3 of the Python programming language and standard libraries. This maintenance release confirms the PSF's commitment to supporting older Python versions. "We're happy to offer this maintenance release. This is ...

  • Download Python 1.6.1 Source

    Download Python 1.6.1 Source Python 1.6.1 CNRI OPEN SOURCE GPL-COMPATIBLE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY CLICKING ON "ACCEPT" WHERE INDICATED BELOW, OR BY COPYING, INSTALLING OR OTHERWISE USING PYTHON 1.6.1 SOFTWARE, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. 1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Corporation for National Research Initiatives, having an office at 1895 Preston Whit...

  • Download Python 1.6.1 Windows Installer

    Download Python 1.6.1 Windows Installer Python 1.6.1 CNRI OPEN SOURCE GPL-COMPATIBLE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY CLICKING ON "ACCEPT" WHERE INDICATED BELOW, OR BY COPYING, INSTALLING OR OTHERWISE USING PYTHON 1.6.1 SOFTWARE, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. 1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Corporation for National Research Initiatives, having an office at 1895 P...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 31-May-2003

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 31-May-2003 May 31, 2003 Press Release SOURCE: Python Software Foundation PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION (PSF) ANNOUNCES PYTHON VERSION 2.2.3 New release enhances powerful programming language FREDERICKSBURG, Va., [May 31, 2003] -- The Python Software Foundation announces the release of version 2.2.3 of the Python programming language. This maintenance release introduces over 120 enhancements to the language and its extensive standard libraries...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 23-Sep-2003

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 23-Sep-2003 September 23, 2003 Press Release SOURCE: Python Software Foundation PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION (PSF) ANNOUNCES PYTHON VERSION 2.3.1 First maintenance release for the latest Python FREDERICKSBURG, Va., September 23, 2003 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) announces the release of version 2.3.1 of the Python programming language. This minor release introduces a number of enhancements based on two months of experience since re...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 19-Dec-2003

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 19-Dec-2003 PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION (PSF) ANNOUNCES PYTHON VERSION 2.3.3 Maintenance release for the Python programming language FREDERICKSBURG, Va., December 19, 2003 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) announces the release of version 2.3.3 of the Python programming language. This minor release provides fixes for a number of problems found in the previous version of Python, including several serious errors with weakrefs and the cyc...

  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 9-Mar-2005

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 9-Mar-2005 March 9, 2005 Press Release SOURCE: Python Software Foundation PYCON 2005 - KEYNOTE SPEECH FROM GOOGLE INSIDER Keynote Speech by Greg Stein Provides Glimpse at Google's Use of Python Washington, DC, March 9, 2005 -- The organizers of PyCon 2005 have announced that Greg Stein, an engineering manager at Google working with the Blogger team, will be giving a keynote presentation on Google's use of Python for internal projects. ...

  • 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/...

  • Release – Python 3.10.1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 6, 2021

    This is the first maintenance release of Python 3.10 Python 3.10.1 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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  • Python Software Foundation: Press Release 3-Oct-2003

    Python Software Foundation: Press Release 3-Oct-2003 October 3, 2003 Press Release SOURCE: Python Software Foundation PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION (PSF) ANNOUNCES PYTHON VERSION 2.3.2 Second maintenance release for the latest Python FREDERICKSBURG, Va., October 3, 2003 -- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) announces the release of version 2.3.2 of the Python programming language. This minor release fixes several build and packaging problems found in version 2.3.1, which introduced ...

  • Release – Python 3.11.1

    Version: None

    Released: Dec. 6, 2022

    This is the first maintenance release of Python 3.11 Python 3.11.1 is the newest major release of the Python programming language, and it contains many new features and optimizations. Major new features of the 3.11 series, compared to 3.10 Some of the new major new features and changes in Python …

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  • Release – Python 3.11.2

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 8, 2023

    This is the second maintenance release of Python 3.11 Python 3.11.2 is the newest major release of the Python programming language, and it contains many new features and optimizations. Major new features of the 3.11 series, compared to 3.10 Some of the new major new features and changes in Python …

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