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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++ (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. | 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 [[AppsWithPythonScripting|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 - learning materials, topic guides and links to central 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 documentation category for all known documentation-related pages.
Python implementations - different software which runs programs in the Python language
Events, Courses, Conferences
PythonConferences - information about the Python conference scene
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 (including frameworks for database, GUI, Web programming)
PublishingPythonModules - how to make others aware of your own works
DevelopmentTools - managing your code more effectively
PythonEditors - editing your code more effectively
Participating in the Community
Community - a guide to the wider community
LocalUserGroups - find a Python group near you.
VolunteerOpportunities - projects which need help
DiversityInPython - resources on being welcoming to all populations of Python users.
CommercialServices - people you can pay to develop or deploy Python on your behalf
- The python.org community:
PythonWebsite (behind the scenes of python.org)
How to... guides
CoreDevelopment - developing the Python language and runtime itself
BuildBot - automated testing of the Python source code
PyBots (Python Community Buildbots)
PythonEnhancementProposals (PEPs) - how the language evolves
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - discussion of improvements in specific areas
- Experimental distributed version control mirrors
Using this Wiki
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.
See WikiGuidelines for details of the policies and rules governing this Wiki.
See SiteImprovements for a discussion of improvements to this Wiki and other related sites.
See RecentChanges for a history, available in RSS format. To see pages which need writing, take a look at DesiredPages.
To report problems or to help out, please contact the python.org maintainers.