The Python Programming Language
NASA uses Python...
... so does the NYSE, Industrial Light and Magic, AstraZeneca, Honeywell, and many others.
What they are saying...
"Python has been an important part of Google since the beginning, and remains so as the system grows and evolves. "
-- Peter Norvig, Google
Using Python For...
- Web Programming
- CGI, Zope, Django, TurboGears, XML
- Databases
- ODBC, MySQL, Others
- GUI Development
- wxPython, tkInter, PyGtk, PyQt
- Scientific and Numeric
- Bioinformatics, Physics
- Education
- pyBiblio, Software Carpentry Course
- Networking
- Sockets, Twisted
- Software Development
- Buildbot, Trac, IDEs
- Game Development
- PyGame, PyKyra, 3D Rendering
Python® is a dynamic object-oriented programming language that can be used for many kinds of software development. It offers strong support for integration with other languages and tools, comes with extensive standard libraries, and can be learned in a few days. Many Python programmers report substantial productivity gains and feel the language encourages the development of higher quality, more maintainable code.
Python runs on Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac OS X, OS/2, Amiga, Palm Handhelds, and Nokia mobile phones. Python has also been ported to the Java and .NET virtual machines.
Python is distributed under an OSI-approved open source license that makes it free to use, even for commercial products.
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) holds and protects the intellectual property rights behind Python, underwrites the PyCon conference, and funds grants and other projects in the Python community.
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EP2006 timetable + reduced registration
The EuroPython organizers have announced the timetable for the conference and another short period of reduced rates for registration. Register today!
Call for a new Python bug tracker
The Python developers would like to use a new bug tracker for the Python project, and want to run trials using various systems. If you have some bug tracking software you'd like to put forward for consideration, please see the Call for Trackers.
Vancouver Python Workshop open for registration
The Vancouver Python Workshop is now open for registration. The conference is taking place in Vancouver from August 4th to 6th 2006.
Last chance to speak at EuroPython!
Abstract submission for EuroPython 2006 closes in two days time. Get your talk proposals in quick!
Summer of Code projects selected
25 Python-related projects have been selected for Google's Summer of Code initiative. The full list of projects has been posted.
EuroPython open for registration and proposal submission
EuroPython is now open for registration and will be accepting proposals for talks until May 31. Early bird registration ends on the 26th of May.
Early registration for OSCON 2006
Early registration for OSCON 2006 ends June 5, 2006. The conference will feature Python tutorials and sessions.