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  • Release – Python 3.14.5rc1

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    Released: May 4, 2026

    Python 3.14.5rc1 is a release candidate for the fifth maintenance release of 3.14, containing around 113 bugfixes, build improvements and documentation changes since 3.14.4. Garbage collector Notably, the garbage collector (GC) has changed in Python 3.14.5rc1. The incremental garbage collector shipped in Python 3.14.0-3.14.4 has been reverted …

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  • Python Success Stories

    ...existing area controller terminals as the primary interface to the factory control system, and also took on some additional tasks: Control of the tools and data collection from the tools using SECS, which is a communication protocol used in automation of electronics manufacturing facilities Dispatch of collected data to mainframe and PC databases. This data is used by manufacturing and engineering to monitor the product, and is also used to automatically tune the performance of the tools. Auto...

  • Python Success Stories

    ...ifications. "Python allows us to tackle the complexity of programs like the WAS without getting bogged down in the language," says Robin Friedrich, USA's Senior Project Engineer. Friedrich conceived of the WAS project in response to a significant gap in the way shuttle mission planning was handling data management. "Historically," Friedrich says, "this data has been communicated using paper and, more recently, data file exchange. But both of these approaches are error-pr...

  • Python 2.5 Release

    ...if your machine supports MSI. If it doesn't, you'll need to install Microsoft Installer first. Many other packages (such as Word and Office) also include MSI, so you may already have it on your system. If not, you can download it freely from Microsoft for Windows 95, 98 and Me and for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000. Windows XP and later already have MSI; many older machines will already have MSI installed. The new format installer allows for automated installation and many other shiny new features. T...

  • Donation Drive

    ...if ( document.addEventListener ) { DOMContentLoaded = function() { document.removeEventListener( "DOMContentLoaded", DOMContentLoaded, false ); onReady(); }; } else if ( document.attachEvent ) { DOMContentLoaded = function() { // Make sure body exists, at least, in case IE gets a little overzealous if ( document.readyState === "complete" ) { document.detachEvent( "onreadystatechange", DOMContentLoaded ); onReady(); ...

  • Python Software Foundation Staff

    ...existing work to strengthen and diversify the global Python community, identifying new education and outreach opportunities and increasing technical and organizational capacities. She is a sci-fi nerd who lives with her partner and her lucky black cat in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Loren Crary Deputy Executive Director Loren joined the PSF in November 2021 to grow and diversify the PSF’s base of financial support. She works with members, donors, sponsors, grant-awarding organizations,...

  • 2008-05-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...ific text). The discussion did not result in a clear consensus either way. S. Deibel: The message (in my mind) is that the idea of expressing "community" in a logo graphic is good but it needs more thought and until we can do it in a compelling way we [should] just use the existing logo and text. The Board decided to adopt the existing Python logo with the words "Python Software Foundation". However the Board is open to considering other designs. S. Holden will write...

  • Notes

    ...iff.py prints file diffs in context, unified, or ndiff formats, providing a command line interface to difflib.py. texcheck.py is a new script for making a rough validation of Python LaTeX files. Build Setting DESTDIR during 'make install' now allows specifying a different root directory. C API PyType_Ready(): If a type declares that it participates in gc (Py_TPFLAGS_HAVE_GC), and its base class does not, and its base class's tp_free slot is the default _PyObject_Del, and type does not d...

  • Mailing lists

    ...If you're using an older Python version, try upgrading to the latest version first -- things often get better! You can't subscribe to python-help -- it is not for bystanders, only for questioners to submit questions and for helpers to receive and field them. The archives are not accessible, to protect the questioners' privacy. If you would like to help answer questions, send your qualifications to webmaster @ python.org. When you send a message to python-help, you will get an automated respo...

  • Python Special Interest Groups

    Python Special Interest Groups About There are a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for focused collaborative efforts to develop, improve, or maintain specific Python resources. Each SIG has a charter, a coordinator, a mailing list, and a directory on the Python website. SIG membership is informal, defined by subscription to the SIG's mailing list. Anyone can join a SIG, and participate in the development discussions via the SIG's mailing list. Below is the list of currently active ...

  • Known bugs in Python 2.2.1

    ...ified to be more RFC compliant. It will now only remove BOM characters at the start of the string and then only if running in native mode (UTF-16-LE and -BE won't remove a leading BMO character). <p><li>Many error messages are different; in some cases an error condition raises a different exception (most common are cases where TypeError and AttributeError are swapped). </ul> <h3>Differences between classic classes and new-style classes</h3> <p>The following di...

  • 2007-03-12 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...ify the roles and responsibilities involved. There has been no response yet. Alex Martelli, recipient of the Frank Willison Award last year, never received a certificate. There should be a certificate presentation for him. D. Goodger will follow up with Nathan Torkington of O'Reilly regarding the Frank Willison Award. T. Peters noted that the Frank Willison Award was O'Reilly's idea, and "they should carry the ball". S. Holden suggested that if O'Reilly won't administer the award, w...

  • 2008-12-08 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...ific Software for their sponsor membership feee. Status: done. Originally from 8 September 2008, Section 5.2, Sponsor Member Application: Lucasfilm: K. Kaiser will invoice Lucasfilm for their sponsor membership fee. Status: done. Originally from 8 September 2008, Section 7, PSF Logo: D. Goodger will produce final layouts for a PSF logo. Status: carried forward. Originally from 13 October 2008, Section 4, PSF Community Award Certificates: S. Holden will issue PSF Community Award certificates. ...

  • Python Success Stories

    ...ifting. Newbies One unexpected bonus discovered in the 4 years Gusto.com has been using Python is its support for new developers and interns, and its ability to make existing code more approachable and maintainable. Python has exhibited an uncanny ability to teach and encourage good coding skills, enabling developers to write clear and concise code. Python is very well designed, and this quality tends to transfer into the software that is written with it. Summary Python has helped Gusto.com...

  • Python Success Stories

    ...ificantly enhanced with the release of Python 2.2. We decided to use it to build a generic database interface class based on a DBI 2.0 compliant database connector. In this approach, rather than writing queries or table-specific wrappers by hand, a meta-class abstracts all database queries into a single clean API. We create descendents of this meta-class to make an API for each table. Each table's class contains a few class constants that describe the columns in the database. This way we can add...

  • Python Software Foundation: Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting, November 8, 2005

    ...if the PSF should set aside some money to fund PyCon attendees. Last year the board didn't plan ahead and the system was somewhat unfair. Only Facundo Batista was funded (airfare, hotel, food) for PyConDC2005. Guido van Rossum was also funded, but his case falls into a different category (BDFL & keynote speaker). Last year, $2500 was allocated for Guido and $3000 at the conference committee's discretion. The amount to allocate this year was discussed without resolution. A. Kuchling will...

  • 2007-09-10 PSF Board Meeting Minutes

    ...ify EarnMyDegree.com of their pending sponsor member status and send an invoice for sponsor dues. Status: done. 4   Tracker Thank-you Gifts B. Cannon reported that the new issue tracker is now up at http://bugs.python.org, thanks to the help of several people. Cannon would like to send them each thank-you gifts. The Board was in agreement, but require a resolution if the amount is above the Officers' discretionary amount of $500 (see 2006-06-12 resolution). B. Cannon will p...

  • Python Success Stories

    ...ife. With his work at the AWMC he vowed to create a solution. Morris' chance meeting with Gary Bishop, Associate Professor of Computer Science, set the project in motion. Bishop had been seeking users who could benefit from the development of assistive tools customized for their needs. At the time of their meeting, there were no maps of the ancient world in a format accessible to the visually impaired. After their initial conversation, Dr. Bishop created the opportunity for a team of undergradua...

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

    ...ifying New Members: M. v. Löwis will contact the new PSF members elected at PyCon. Status: done. Section 6, Trademark Policy Plan: S. Deibel to ask the PSF members for input regarding the trademark policy by April 30, then incorporate their input and pass the policy to our lawyer. Status: done (see Section 3.3, item 3, above). 4   New Sponsor: cPacket Networks We have received an application for sponsor membership from cPacket Networks. RESOLVED that the board recommends cP...

  • Python Software Foundation Board Meeting Minutes 2006-10-09

    ...existing records in one place, have them scanned, and enter them into the PSF data repository. D. Goodger will coordinate this work and maintain the records. Status: in progress. Originally from July 2006, Section 3.2, item 3: D. Goodger will update & confirm email & snail mail addresses when he receives the PSF records, with the help of M. von Löwis. Status: carried forward. Originally from July 2006, Section 9, 2006 Budget & Action Plan: D. Goodger will develop the 2006 Budget &a...

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