Python Documentation
Python's standard documentation is substantial; download your own copy or browse it online! See also the complete list of documentation by Python version. If you're not sure where to go, try the help page.
Note
A new documentation project, which will be merged into the Python documentation soon, covers creating, installing and distributing Python packages:
Python 2.x
Browse Current Documentation - (Module Index)
What's new in Python 2.7 Tutorial Library Reference Language Reference Extending and Embedding Python/C API Using Python Python HOWTOs
Search the online docs Download Current Documentation (multiple formats are available, including typeset versions for printing.)Python 3.x
Development docs
Documentation for the in-development branch of Python 3.x is available at Documentation Development.
Additional documentation
A variety of additional documentation is available as well:
Beginner's Guide to Python The Hitchhiker's Guide to Packaging (creating and distributing Python packages) Quick Reference Guide (off-site) New-style classes (aka descrintro) Python Periodicals Guido's essays and presentations Non-English documents PEPs (Python Enhancement Proposals)
as well as collections of audio/visual materials and reusable slideshows:


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