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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. 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. | 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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| * ["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 |
* [[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 |
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| * ["Languages"] - resources written in languages other than English * See also the [wiki:CategoryDocumentation documentation category] for all known documentation-related pages. |
* [[Languages]] - resources written in languages other than English * See also the [[CategoryDocumentation|documentation category]] for all known documentation-related pages. |
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| * ["PythonConferences"] - information about the Python conference scene, plus upcoming conferences... * ["PyCon2008"] * ["EuroPython2008"] * ["PythonEvents"] - covers conferences, training courses and more |
* [[PythonConferences]] - information about the Python conference scene, plus upcoming conferences... * [[PyCon2008]] * [[EuroPython2008]] * [[PythonEvents]] - covers conferences, training courses and more |
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| * ["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 |
* [[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 |
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| * ["How to..."] guides * [http://www.python.org/dev/doc/ Contribute to the documentation] |
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| 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"]. | 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.
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. WikiGuidelines contains a few hints on the rules we choose to follow in this wiki.
See RecentChanges for a history, available in RSS format (
). To see pages which need writing, take a look at DesiredPages.