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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 [[AppsWithPythonScripting|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! '' |
||<tablestyle="width: 100%; table-layout:fixed" 50% #eeeeee> [[BeginnersGuide|Beginners Guide]] ||<50% #eeeeee> [[Documentation]] || || Links to tutorials, courses and resources || Learning materials, topic guides and links to central resources || ||<#eeeeee> [[BeginnerErrorsWithPythonProgramming|Beginner Errors]] ||<#eeeeee> [[PythonBooks|Python Books]] || || Some common pitfalls of beginners || Books about Python plus reviews || ||<#eeeeee> [[Asking for Help]] ||<#eeeeee> [[PythonAudioMaterial|Python Audio Materials]] || || Questions asked by beginners, answered here || A mixture of introductory and topical material || ||<#eeeeee> [[Languages]] ||<#eeeeee> [[implementation|Python Implementations]] || || Resources written in languages other than English || Different software which runs programs in the Python language || ||<-2 :> See also the [[CategoryDocumentation|documentation category]] for all known documentation-related pages. || |
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| ===== Current Python Documentation ===== | == Events, Courses, Conferences == |
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| [http://www.python.org/doc/ Documentation Central] | * [[PythonConferences|Python Conferences]] - information about the Python conference scene * [[PythonEvents|Python Events]] - covers conferences, training courses and more * [[LocalUserGroups|Local User Groups]] - 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] | ||<tablestyle="width: 100%; table-layout:fixed" 50% #eeeeee> [[PythonProjects|Python Projects]] ||<50% #eeeeee> [[DevelopmentTools|Development Tools]] || || Information on finding software projects written in Python, including... || Managing your code more effectively || ||<#eeeeee> [[Applications]] ||<#eeeeee> [[PythonEditors|Python Editors]] || || Ready-to-run applications which use Python || Editing your code more effectively || ||<#eeeeee> [[UsefulModules|Useful Modules]] ||<#eeeeee> [[PublishingPythonModules|Publishing Python Modules]] || || Some building blocks for your own projects (including frameworks for database, GUI, Web programming) || How to make others aware of your own works || |
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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] | ||<tablestyle="width: 100%; table-layout:fixed" 50% #eeeeee> [[Community]] ||<50% #eeeeee> [[PythonWebsite|Python Web Site]] || || A guide to the wider community || Behind the scenes of python.org || ||<#eeeeee> [[LocalUserGroups|Local User Groups]] ||<#eeeeee> [[How to...]] guides || || Find a Python group near you. || [[http://www.python.org/dev/doc/|Contribute to the documentation]] || ||<#eeeeee> [[VolunteerOpportunities|Volunteer Opportunities]] ||<#eeeeee> [[CoreDevelopment|Core Development]] || || Projects which need help || Developing the Python language and runtime itself || ||<#eeeeee> [[DiversityInPython|Diversity in Python]] ||<#eeeeee> [[BuildBot|Buildbot]] || || Resources on being welcoming to all populations of Python users. || Automated testing of the Python source code || ||<#eeeeee> [[CommercialServices|Commercial Services]] ||<#eeeeee> PyBots || || People you can pay to develop or deploy Python on your behalf || Python Community Buildbots || ||<#eeeeee> [[Special Interest Groups]] (SIGs) ||<#eeeeee> [[PythonEnhancementProposals|Python Enhancement Proposals]] (PEPs) || || Discussion of improvements in specific areas || How the language evolves || |
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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 |
{i} See WikiGuidelines for details of the policies and rules governing this Wiki. |
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| ==== Howto... ==== '' Development-Guides-R-Us! '' |
{i} See SiteImprovements for a discussion of improvements to this Wiki and other related sites. |
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| * WebProgramming * GuiProgramming * DatabaseProgramming |
[[http://www.python.org/moin/?action=rss_rc|{{http://wiki.python.org/wiki/python/img/moin-rss.png}}]] See RecentChanges for a history, available in [[http://www.python.org/moin/?action=rss_rc|RSS format]]. To see pages which need writing, take a look at [[DesiredPages]]. |
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| == 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 == |
To report problems or to help out, please contact the [[mailto:webmaster@python.org|python.org maintainers]]. |
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
Links to tutorials, courses and resources |
Learning materials, topic guides and links to central resources |
Some common pitfalls of beginners |
Books about Python plus reviews |
Questions asked by beginners, answered here |
A mixture of introductory and topical material |
Resources written in languages other than English |
Different software which runs programs in the Python language |
See also the documentation category for all known documentation-related pages. |
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Events, Courses, Conferences
Python Conferences - information about the Python conference scene
Python Events - covers conferences, training courses and more
Local User Groups - find a Python group near you
Python Software
Information on finding software projects written in Python, including... |
Managing your code more effectively |
Ready-to-run applications which use Python |
Editing your code more effectively |
Some building blocks for your own projects (including frameworks for database, GUI, Web programming) |
How to make others aware of your own works |
Participating in the Community
A guide to the wider community |
Behind the scenes of python.org |
How to... guides |
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Find a Python group near you. |
|
Projects which need help |
Developing the Python language and runtime itself |
Resources on being welcoming to all populations of Python users. |
Automated testing of the Python source code |
People you can pay to develop or deploy Python on your behalf |
Python Community Buildbots |
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) |
Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) |
Discussion of improvements in specific areas |
How the language evolves |
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.