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Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types, and dynamic typing. There are interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems. New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++. Python is also usable as an extension language for applications written in other languages that need easy-to-use scripting or automation interfaces. | Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types, and dynamic typing. There are interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems. New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++ (or other languages, depending on the chosen ["implementation"]). Python is also usable as an extension language for applications written in other languages that need easy-to-use scripting or automation interfaces. |
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The Python Wiki
Python is a great object-oriented, interpreted, and interactive programming language. It is often compared (favorably of course ) to Lisp, Tcl, Perl, Ruby, C#, Visual Basic, Visual Fox Pro, Scheme or Java... and it's much more fun.
Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types, and dynamic typing. There are interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems. New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++ (or other languages, depending on the chosen ["implementation"]). Python is also usable as an extension language for applications written in other languages that need easy-to-use scripting or automation interfaces.
Getting Started
["BeginnersGuide"] - links to tutorials, courses and resources
- ["Documentation"] - information about Python's documentation plus other resources
["PythonBooks"] - books about Python plus reviews
- ["Asking for Help"] - questions asked by beginners, answered here
BeginnerErrorsWithPythonProgramming - some common pitfalls
PythonAudioMaterial - a mixture of introductory and topical material
- ["Languages"] - resources written in languages other than English
See also the [wiki:CategoryDocumentation documentation category] for all known documentation-related pages.
Events, Courses, Conferences
["PythonConferences"] - information about the Python conference scene, plus upcoming conferences...
["PyCon2007"]
["EuroPython2007"]
["PythonEvents"] - covers conferences, training courses and more
LocalUserGroups - find a Python group near you.
Python Software
["PythonProjects"] - information on finding software projects written in Python, including...
- ["Applications"] - ready-to-run applications which use Python
["UsefulModules"] - some building blocks for your own projects
PublishingPythonModules - how to make others aware of your own works
Participating in the Community
- ["Community"] - a guide to the wider community
LocalUserGroups - find a Python group near you.
- The python.org community:
PythonWebsite (behind the scenes of python.org)
- ["How to..."] guides
[https://python.domainunion.de/dev/doc/ Contribute to the documentation]
CoreDevelopment - developing the Python language and runtime itself
BuildBot - automated testing of the Python source code
PyBots (Python Community Buildbots)
["Python24Fixes"] - task list for preparing the Python 2.4.4 release.
Feel free to add more useful stuff (see HelpContents and HelpOnEditing to learn how), but do us a favour and do tests in the WikiSandBox if you're not accustomed to Wiki technologies. If you're new to wikis, please read WikiWikiWeb. WikiGuidelines contains a few hints on the rules we choose to follow in this wiki.
See RecentChanges for a history, available in RSS format ([https://python.domainunion.de/moin/?action=rss_rc https://wiki.python.domainunion.de/wiki/python/img/moin-rss.png]). To see pages which need writing, take a look at ["DesiredPages"].