Can't find what you're looking for?

The Python FAQ has answers to many of the specific questions you might have, and the Python FAQ Wizard provides some handy extras, like a search engine and an index of recent additions. (It's maintained by PSA members, another reason to join the PSA.)

The sidebar on the left of each page (and this page in particular) has several generally useful items, and the site map shows an overview of the site layout.

New to Python?

The standard tutorial is available for online browsing and downloading from the documentation web page.
For more intros, see the general collection of introductory material.
The contributed hints and guides page contains info about introductory and specialized topics, as well.
A growing number of Python books is available at your local bookstore.
Many good examples of Python coding can be found in the standard libraries distributed with Python.

Wonder where to get Python?

See the download page for links to sources, binaries, and so forth, for the Python core and important addons. It's organized per platform (e.g. Windows, Mac, Linux) for your convenience.

Learning how to program a computer?

Try Learning to Program - an introduction to programming in Python for those who have never programmed before, by Alan Gauld.
Check out the Tutor mailing list. It is intended for folks who want to ask questions regarding how to learn computer programming with the Python language.

Got a Python problem or question?

First check the Python FAQ, with answers to many common, general Python questions. (The FAQ Wizard provides extras, like searchability.)
If you suspect a bug in the Python core, search the Python Bugs List.
For Python CGI questions, try Dave Mitchell's Python CGI FAQ on Starship.
[email protected] (a.k.a. [email protected]) reaches a volunteer team of crack Python experts. (When posing questions, take care - the better your details - including exact error messages, system configuration, etc - the more likely the helpers will be able to grasp what's going on.) More info: Python-help description.
The Python newsgroup, comp.lang.python, reaches many many people, some of whom may already have hit and surmounted your problem. Also available as a maillist - for more info, see the newsgroup description.

Looking for a particular Python module or application?

Try the python.org search engines - you can find anything mentioned on the Python site, in the FAQ, on the starship, or in the newsgroup (see above). More info: where to search.
Browse our ad-hoc collections of contributed stuff, currently separated into two parts: links to stuff around the net, and packages uploaded to python.org.
The Python Special Interest Groups (SIGS) provide a focus for concerted, active development efforts - check there to see whether one on your topic of concern already exists, or whether it makes sense to start one.

Want to contribute?

To report a bug in the Python core, use the Python Bugs List.
To contribute a bug fix or other patch to the Python core, see the Python Patch Guidelines.
To contribute to the official Python documentation, write to [email protected].
To get your module or application listed on the Python website, write to [email protected], including a URL (preferably one that doesn't change with new releases). There are plenty of places offering free webspace these days!
To announce your module or application to the Python community, use comp.lang.python.announce (or via email, [email protected], if you lack news access). More info: the announcements newsgroup description
To propose changes to the python core, post your thoughts to comp.lang.python. If you have an implementation, follow the Python Patch Guidelines.

Did we miss your concern?

Contact [email protected] and let us know how we can help!