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.
Events, Courses, Conferences
PythonConferences - information about the Python conference scene, plus upcoming conferences...
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
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.
PythonEnhancementProposals (PEPs)
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Experimental distributed version control mirrors
Using this Wiki
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