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| Python is an ''interpreted, interactive, object-oriented'' programming language. It is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Scheme or Java. | = The Python Wiki = |
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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 (X11, Motif, Tk, Mac, MFC). New built-in modules are easily written in C or C++. Python is also usable as an extension language for applications that need a programmable interface. | 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. |
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| More at PythonAdvocacy | 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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| ---- '' ''' (feel free to add more useful stuff) ''' '' == Documentation == |
== Getting Started == |
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| ==== Getting Started ==== '' Join the fun and start learning today! '' |
* [[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 [[CategoryDocumentation|documentation category]] for all known documentation-related pages. * [[implementation|Python implementations]] |
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| ===== Current Python Documentation ===== | == Events, Courses, Conferences == |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/ Documentation Central] | * [[PythonConferences]] - information about the Python conference scene, plus upcoming conferences... * [[PyCon2009]] * [[EuroPython2009]] * [[PythonEvents]] - covers conferences, training courses and more * LocalUserGroups - find a Python group near you. |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/ref/ref.html Language Reference] | == Python Software == |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/tut/tut.html Tutorial] | * [[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 * DevelopmentTools * PythonEditors |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/lib/lib.html Library Reference] | == Participating in the Community == |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/mac/mac.html Macintosh Reference] | * [[Community]] - a guide to the wider community * LocalUserGroups - find a Python group near you. * VolunteerOpportunities * CommercialServices * The python.org community: * PythonWebsite (behind the scenes of python.org) * [[How to...]] guides * [[http://www.python.org/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. * PythonEnhancementProposals |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/ext/ext.html Extending and Embedding] | == Using this Wiki == |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/current/api/api.html Python API Reference] ===== Contributed Documentation ===== |
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. |
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| * [http://www.diveintopython.org Dive Into Python] - tutorial * FrequentlyAskedQuestions |
See WikiGuidelines for details of the policies and rules governing this Wiki. |
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| ==== Howto... ==== '' Development-Guides-R-Us! '' * WebProgramming * GuiProgramming * DatabaseProgramming == Software == '' Commercial and user contributed software for every purpose! '' * PythonDistributions * PythonApplications * ApplicationFrameworks * ApplicationSupportLibraries * GeneralLibraries * DevelopmentTools == Community == '' Come meet the EffBot, TimBot, MartelliBot, WizardOfAahz, our glorious ["BDFL"] and all the rest of the gang! A cast of thousands! '' * MailingListsAndNewsgroups * PythonDevelopers * SpecialInterestGroups * PythonProjects * PythonWikiMaintainers == Commercial Products and Services == '' Python at work! '' * PythonProducts * PythonSupport * PythonConsulting * OtherServices == Other Resources == |
See RecentChanges for a history, available in RSS format ([[http://www.python.org/moin/?action=rss_rc|{{http://wiki.python.org/wiki/python/img/moin-rss.png}}]]). To see pages which need writing, take a look at [[DesiredPages]]. |
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.
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 RecentChanges for a history, available in RSS format (
). To see pages which need writing, take a look at DesiredPages.