Python Developer's Guide

Links for Developers

Python development takes place at SourceForge. You can find the following items there:

• Python Project Page - CVS instructions, Bug Manager, Patch Manager, CVS browser, and more
• Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) - Information on new language features, and some meta-information like release procedure and schedules
• Developer FAQ - Tips on CVS, SSH and patch submission
• Documentation development - Links and information related to the development of the documentation
• Daily snapshots of the Python source tree
• Alternative snapshots of the source tree, generated by downloading the CVS tarball at 2:45 ME(S)Z, and checking out the HEAD revision and the release22-maint branch

Explanations

The following pages explain how to participate in the team of people working on the core Python interpreter, and how to work with the Python community.

• Why Work on Python?
• Development Process
• Culture
• Tools
• Mailing Lists