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4 General Python FAQ
15 What is Python?
18 Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It
20 types, and classes. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax.
24 Finally, Python is portable: it runs on many Unix variants, on the Mac, and on
28 Python <https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide>`_ links to other
29 introductory tutorials and resources for learning Python.
32 What is the Python Software Foundation?
35 The Python Software Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that
36 holds the copyright on Python versions 2.1 and newer. The PSF's mission is to
37 advance open source technology related to the Python programming language and to
38 publicize the use of Python. The PSF's home page is at
41 Donations to the PSF are tax-exempt in the US. If you use Python and find it
46 Are there copyright restrictions on the use of Python?
50 copyrights in and display those copyrights in any documentation about Python
51 that you produce. If you honor the copyright rules, it's OK to use Python for
52 commercial use, to sell copies of Python in source or binary form (modified or
53 unmodified), or to sell products that incorporate Python in some form. We would
54 still like to know about all commercial use of Python, of course.
59 The Python logo is trademarked, and in certain cases permission is required to
64 Why was Python created in the first place?
72 language design. This is the origin of many Python features, including the
75 Python).
83 some other Python features.
99 on it in my own time, Python was used in the Amoeba project with increasing
107 What is Python good for?
110 Python is a high-level general-purpose programming language that can be applied
117 Python code), and operating system interfaces (system calls, filesystems, TCP/IP
120 available. Consult `the Python Package Index <https://pypi.org>`_ to
124 How does the Python version numbering scheme work?
127 Python versions are numbered A.B.C or A.B. A is the major version number -- it
157 How do I obtain a copy of the Python source?
160 The latest Python source distribution is always available from python.org, at
165 Sphinx-formatted documentation, Python library modules, example programs, and
169 Consult the `Getting Started section of the Python Developer's Guide
174 How do I get documentation on Python?
179 The standard documentation for the current stable version of Python is available
185 the documentation is part of the Python source distribution.
188 I've never programmed before. Is there a Python tutorial?
195 find information for beginning Python programmers, including lists of tutorials.
198 Is there a newsgroup or mailing list devoted to Python?
217 How do I get a beta test version of Python?
222 newsgroups and on the Python home page at https://www.python.org/; an RSS feed of
225 You can also access the development version of Python through Git. See
226 `The Python Developer's Guide <https://devguide.python.org/>`_ for details.
229 How do I submit bug reports and patches for Python?
238 report bugs to Python, you can obtain your Roundup password through Roundup's
241 For more information on how Python is developed, consult `the Python Developer's
245 Are there any published articles about Python that I can reference?
248 It's probably best to cite your favorite book about Python.
250 The very first article about Python was written in 1991 and is now quite
254 Using the Python Programming Language", CWI Quarterly, Volume 4, Issue 4
258 Are there any books on Python?
264 You can also search online bookstores for "Python" and filter out the Monty
265 Python references; or perhaps search for "Python" and "language".
271 The Python project's infrastructure is located all over the world and is managed
272 by the Python Infrastructure Team. Details `here <http://infra.psf.io>`__.
275 Why is it called Python?
278 When he began implementing Python, Guido van Rossum was also reading the
279 published scripts from `"Monty Python's Flying Circus"
282 decided to call the language Python.
285 Do I have to like "Monty Python's Flying Circus"?
291 Python in the real world
294 How stable is Python?
308 The latest stable releases can always be found on the `Python download page
310 of Python: 2.x and 3.x, but the recommended one at this times is Python 3.x.
311 Although Python 2.x is still widely used, `it will not be
313 Python 2.x was known for having more third-party libraries available, however,
314 by the time of this writing, most of the widely used libraries support Python 3.x,
315 and some are even dropping the Python 2.x support.
318 How many people are using Python?
324 Python is available for free download, so there are no sales figures, and it's
328 The comp.lang.python newsgroup is very active, but not all Python users post to
332 Have any significant projects been done in Python?
335 See https://www.python.org/about/success for a list of projects that use Python.
336 Consulting the proceedings for `past Python conferences
340 High-profile Python projects include `the Mailman mailing list manager
344 system administration software in Python. Companies that use Python internally
348 What new developments are expected for Python in the future?
351 See https://www.python.org/dev/peps/ for the Python Enhancement Proposals
352 (PEPs). PEPs are design documents describing a suggested new feature for Python,
354 titled "Python X.Y Release Schedule", where X.Y is a version that hasn't been
361 Is it reasonable to propose incompatible changes to Python?
364 In general, no. There are already millions of lines of Python code around the
368 many books have been written about Python, and we don't want to invalidate them
376 Is Python a good language for beginning programmers?
383 served by learning Python as their first language. Python has a very simple and
385 Python in a beginning programming course lets students concentrate on important
387 Python, students can be quickly introduced to basic concepts such as loops and
399 Many other aspects of Python make it a good first language. Like Java, Python
408 Python's interactive interpreter enables students to test language features
440 There are also good IDEs for Python. IDLE is a cross-platform IDE for Python
441 that is written in Python using Tkinter. PythonWin is a Windows-specific IDE.
442 Emacs users will be happy to know that there is a very good Python mode for
445 `the Python wiki <https://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonEditors>`_ for a full list
446 of Python editing environments.
448 If you want to discuss Python's use in education, you may be interested in