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Python Insider: Python 3.14.0 alpha 2 released

This is an early developer preview of Python 3.14 Major new features of the 3.14 series, compared to 3.13 Python 3.14 is still in development. This release, 3.14.0a2 is the second of seven planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of new...

Python Insider: Recent Windows Changes in Python 3.3

The Windows build of Python 3.3 has recently seen changes that could use a look from the community throughout our alpha and beta cycle. The first change is the long requested addition of Python to the system Path variable, which was completed in the installer. Secondly, the build was upgraded to...

Python Insider: Updates to docs.python.org

If you haven't already noticed, several months ago we updated the Sphinx theme for documentation of versions Python 3.2 and beyond on docs.python.org. It's a more modern look, and it also serves as an indicator that you're looking at...

In short: New theme and version dropdown enhance Python 3 documentation on docs.python.org, making it easier to switch between versions and navigate the site. (AI summary)

Python Insider: Python 3.6.0b2 is now available

Python 3.6.0b2 is the second of four planned beta releases of Python 3.6, the next major release of Python. Among the major new features in Python 3.6 are: * PEP 468 - Preserving the order of **kwargs in a function * PEP 487 - Simpler customization of class creation * PEP 495 - Local Time...

In short: New Python 3.6.0b2 beta release offers enhanced functionality with PEP 468, 487, 495, and more! Test your projects now to support the next major Python version. (AI summary)

Python Insider: The Python Core Mentorship Program

Jesse Noller recently announced the formation of the Python Core Mentorship program. The idea behind the program is to help programmers, including students and developers from other projects, connect with experienced contributors who serve as mentors to ease them into Python Core development....

In short: Join Python Core Mentorship Program! Connect with experienced devs, learn contribution process, & boost diversity. (AI summary)

Python Insider: Python 3.6.0 beta 4 is now available

Python 3.6.0b4 is the last planned beta release of Python 3.6, the next major release of Python. Among the major new features in Python 3.6 are: * PEP 468 - Preserving the order of **kwargs in a function * PEP 487 - Simpler customization...

Python Insider: New faulthandler module in Python 3.3 helps debugging

When a user reports that your program crashes or hangs, sometimes you can only help to try and collect more information and outline a scenario to reproduce the situation. Even with a reliable user scenario, as a developer you are often unable to reproduce the situation due to environment...

Python Insider: Python 3.6.0 release candidate 2 is now available

Python 3.6.0rc2 is the second release candidate for Python 3.6, the next major release of Python. Code for 3.6.0 is now frozen. Code for 3.6.0 is now frozen. 3.6.0rc2 is the same code base as the first release candidate, 3.6.0rc1, with the addition of fixes for a couple of critical problems and...

In short: Python 3.6.0 release candidate 2 available now! Discover new features like PEP 468 for preserving kwargs order and PEP 525 for asynchronous generators. (AI summary)

Python Insider: Deprecations between Python 2.7 and 3.x

Recent discussion on python-dev highlighted an issue with Python's current deprecation policy facing developers moving from Python 2.7 to current versions of Python 3.x. As a result of this issue, the development team has modified the current deprecation policy to take into account the fact that...

Python Insider: Meet the Team: Tarek Ziadé

This post is part of the "Meet the Team" series of posts, which is meant to give a brief introduction to the Python core development team. Name: Tarek Ziadé Location: Turcey near Dijon, Burgundy, France Home Page: http://ziade.org How long...