Python Developer's Guide

This page contains resources for people who want to help maintain Python itself by fixing bugs and adding features. If you're looking for information about writing Python programs, check the documentation or the help page.

Links for Developers

Get a SourceForge item:

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

• Python Project Page - Bug Manager, Patch Manager, and more
• Subversion - Browser, Instructions
• Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) - Information on new language features, and some meta-information like release procedure and schedules
• Developer FAQ - Tips on Subversion, SSH and patch submission
• Documentation development - Links and information related to the development of the documentation
• Daily snapshots of the Python source tree (release24-maint)

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?
• Intro to Development
• Development Process
• Culture
• Implementations
• Tools
• Patch Submission Guidelines