Getting Help

If you experience problems using Python, your first step should be to check the documentation.

• The [http://www.python.org/doc/current Python documentation] describes the language and the standard modules in detail.

• Many common questions are answered in [http://www.python.org/doc/faq/ the Frequently Asked Question lists].

• If you suspect you've discovered a bug in the Python core,

  search the [http://bugs.python.org/ Python Bug Tracker] to find out if it's already been reported.

• For Python CGI questions, try Dave Mitchell's [http://starship.python.net/crew/davem/cgifaq/faqw.cgi Python CGI FAQ].

If the documentation doesn't help, here's how to get help from real people:

• [news:comp.lang.python comp.lang.python] Post to the Python newsgroup, renowned for its friendly and helpful atmosphere. See [http://www.python.org/community/lists.html#comp-lang-python the guide to Python mailing lists] for more information.

• [http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor tutor mailing list] A moderate-volume mailing list for folks who want to ask questions while learning computer programming with Python. See [http://www.python.org/community/lists.html#tutor the guide to Python mailing lists] for more information.

• [mailto:help@python.org help@python.org] The Python help desk. You can ask a group of knowledgeable volunteers questions about all your Python problems. See [http://www.python.org/community/lists.html#python-help the guide to Python mailing lists] for more information.

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