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  • Python.org Maintenance and Administration

    Python.org Maintenance and Administration Warning This document is outdated. Please visit https://pythondotorg.readthedocs.io/ for up-to-date information about maintaining python.org. Python.org Maintenance and Administration This document is incomplete; we're updating it as questions come up. If you have questions, try the webmaster alias first, then pydotorg-www if you don't get a response. Getting Started To learn how to maintain the Python.org website, please read the Python.org Websi...

  • Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2

    Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Python Version: 2.2 (For a newer version of this tutorial, see Python 2.2.3) Guido van Rossum This paper is an incomplete draft. I am soliciting feedback. If you find any problems, please write me at guido@python.org. Table of Contents Introduction Subclassing built-in types Built-in types as factory functions Introspecting instances of built-in types Static methods and class met...

  • Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2

    Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Python Version: 2.2.1 (For a newer version of this tutorial, see Python 2.2.3) Guido van Rossum This paper is an incomplete draft. I am soliciting feedback. If you find any problems, please write me at guido@python.org. Table of Contents Change Log Introduction Subclassing built-in types Built-in types as factory functions Introspecting instances of built-in types Static metho...

  • Release – Python 3.9.1rc1

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    Released: Nov. 26, 2020

    This is the release candidate of the first maintenance release of Python 3.9 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.9.1rc1, the release candidate of 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 …

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  • Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2

    Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Python Version: 2.2.2 (For a newer version of this tutorial, see Python 2.2.3) Guido van Rossum This paper is an incomplete draft. I am soliciting feedback. If you find any problems, please write me at guido@python.org. Table of Contents Change Log Introduction Subclassing built-in types Built-in types as factory functions Introspecting instances of built-in types Static metho...

  • Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2

    Unifying types and classes in Python 2.2 Python Version: 2.2.3 Guido van Rossum This paper is an incomplete draft. I am soliciting feedback. If you find any problems, please write me at guido@python.org. Table of Contents Change Log Introduction Subclassing built-in types Built-in types as factory functions Introspecting instances of built-in types Static methods and class methods Properties: attributes defined by get/set methods Method resolution ord...

  • Creating And Distributing Your Own Screencasts

    Creating And Distributing Your Own Screencasts screencasts, python For users of Windows, there are instructions and a video on how to get starting using the free, GPL'd CamStudio software. Note: The difference between a screencast and a video is a semantic one, but generally a screencast is a video lecture that focuses on looking at actual source code or other such text on the presenter's desktop. A video, as the term is used here, is usually shot with a standalone camera of a presenter talk...

  • Slideshow Collections for Instructional Use

    Slideshow Collections for Instructional Use We are collecting and making available slideshows for reading at your own pace and reuse in your presentations. The preferred format is reStructuredText/S5 since it can be easily edited without special software and converted into various delivery formats. Where possible, speaker notes are included to give the slides meaning without an audio overlay. Preparing for Screencasting Advice on how to get started giving screencasts, why you might want to...

  • Release – Python install manager 25.1 beta 1

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    Released: Oct. 27, 2025

    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 This is a beta release of the next update. Provide feedback at python/pymanager on GitHub. You should uninstall your existing Python install manager before …

  • Release – Python install manager 25.1 beta 2

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    Released: Nov. 14, 2025

    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 This is a beta release of the next update. Provide feedback at python/pymanager on GitHub. You should uninstall your existing Python install manager before …

  • Release – Python install manager 26.0 beta 1

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    Released: Jan. 21, 2026

    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 This is a beta release of the next update. Provide feedback at python/pymanager on GitHub. You should uninstall your existing Python install manager before …

  • Release – Python install manager 26.0 beta 2

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 6, 2026

    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 This is a beta release of the next update. Provide feedback at python/pymanager on GitHub. You should uninstall your existing Python install manager before …

  • Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.5

    Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.5 <h1>Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.5</h1> <p>Except where noted, these RPMs are made available by Sean Reifschneider (<a href="mailto:jafo-rpms@tummy.com">jafo-rpms@tummy.com</a>). <h3>Having Problems?</h3> If you are having problems, please see the <a href="#FAQ">RPM Frequently Asked Questions</a> section at the end of this document for possible solutions. <h3>RPMs For Other Platform...

  • Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2

    Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2 <h1>Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2</h1> <p>Except where noted, these RPMs are made available by Sean Reifschneider (<a href="mailto:jafo-rpms@tummy.com">jafo-rpms@tummy.com</a>). <h3>Having Problems?</h3> If you are having problems, please see the <a href="#FAQ">RPM Frequently Asked Questions</a> section at the end of this document for possible solutions. <h3>RPMs For Other Platform...

  • Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2

    Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2 <h1>Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2</h1> <p>Except where noted, these RPMs are made available by Sean Reifschneider (<a href="mailto:jafo-rpms@tummy.com">jafo-rpms@tummy.com</a>). <h3>Having Problems?</h3> If you are having problems, please see the <a href="#FAQ">RPM Frequently Asked Questions</a> section at the end of this document for possible solutions. <h3>RPMs For Other Platform...

  • Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2

    Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2 <h1>Linux RPMs for Python 2.4.2</h1> <p>Except where noted, these RPMs are made available by Sean Reifschneider (<a href="mailto:jafo-rpms@tummy.com">jafo-rpms@tummy.com</a>). <h3>Having Problems?</h3> If you are having problems, please see the <a href="#FAQ">RPM Frequently Asked Questions</a> section at the end of this document for possible solutions. <h3>RPMs For Other Platform...

  • Mailing lists

    Mailing lists Python mailing lists and newsgroups Here's an overview of the mail and news resources for python. For a complete listing of python.org's public mailing lists you can view them on Mailman 3. To request a new list, send e-mail to postmaster @ python.org; please check first to make sure a similar list does not already exist. Mailing lists for users speaking languages other than English are listed in the non-English python resources guide, which includes mailing lists, translate...

  • Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.3

    Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.3 <h1>Linux RPMs for Python 2.3.3</h1> <p>Except where noted, these RPMs are made available by Sean Reifschneider (<a href="mailto:jafo-rpms@tummy.com">jafo-rpms@tummy.com</a>). <h3>Having Problems?</h3> If you are having problems, please see the <a href="#FAQ">RPM Frequently Asked Questions</a> section at the end of this document for possible solutions. <h3>RPMs For Other Platform...

  • Release – Python 3.9.2rc1

    Version: None

    Released: Feb. 16, 2021

    This is the release candidate of the second maintenance release of Python 3.9 Note: The release you're looking at is Python 3.9.2rc1, a release candidate of 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 …

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  • PSF Meetup Pro Network

    PSF Meetup Pro Network PSF's Meetup Pro Network About the PSF's Meetup Pro Network Criteria PSF Meetup Pro Network Process Application How to Submit Review Decision Feedback, Questions, & Office Hours Resources About the PSF's Meetup Pro Network The PSF manages a Meetup Pro account and adds qualified Python-focused Meetup groups to the overarching PSF Meetup Pro Network. Meetup organizers no longer pay for Meetup subscr...

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