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Python language news, releases and ecosystem updates. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 133 Python releases · Updated
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Python Packaging Council Inaugural Election Dates Announced
The Python Packaging Council (PPC), a new body to govern Python packaging specifications, will hold its inaugural election alongside the 2026 Python Software Foundation (PSF) Board election. The PPC aims to coordinate packaging efforts and improve the user experience, involving stakeholders like PyPA and the Python core team. Election timelines, nomination processes, and voter eligibility requirements, including PSF membership by August 25th, are detailed.
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Python 3.15.0 beta 1 released
Python has released the first beta of version 3.15.0. This prerelease milestone indicates significant development progress towards the final stable release. It is available for testing by developers and early adopters who wish to explore new features and provide feedback before general availability.
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CPython Progress Update: Rust Integration Status
This update details the ongoing progress of integrating Rust into the CPython interpreter. It covers advancements in using Rust for core interpreter components and experimental features. The information is primarily relevant to CPython developers and those interested in the language's evolution.
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