Python is a mature programming language which has established a reputation forstability. In order to maintain this reputation, the developers would like toknow of any deficiencies you find in Python.
If you find a bug in this documentation or would like to propose an improvement,please submit a bug report on thetracker. If youhave a suggestion how to fix it, include that as well.
If you’re short on time, you can also email your bug report todocs@python.org.‘docs@’ is a mailing list run by volunteers; your request will be noticed,though it may take a while to be processed.
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Documentation bugs on the Python issue tracker
Bug reports for Python itself should be submitted via the Python Bug Tracker(http://bugs.python.org/). The bug tracker offers a Web form which allowspertinent information to be entered and submitted to the developers.
The first step in filing a report is to determine whether the problem hasalready been reported. The advantage in doing so, aside from saving thedevelopers time, is that you learn what has been done to fix it; it may be thatthe problem has already been fixed for the next release, or additionalinformation is needed (in which case you are welcome to provide it if you can!).To do this, search the bug database using the search box on the top of the page.
If the problem you’re reporting is not already in the bug tracker, go back tothe Python Bug Tracker and log in. If you don’t already have a tracker account,select the “Register” link or, if you use OpenID, one of the OpenID providerlogos in the sidebar. It is not possible to submit a bug report anonymously.
Being now logged in, you can submit a bug. Select the “Create New” link in thesidebar to open the bug reporting form.
The submission form has a number of fields. For the “Title” field, enter avery short description of the problem; less than ten words is good. In the“Type” field, select the type of your problem; also select the “Component” and“Versions” to which the bug relates.
In the “Comment” field, describe the problem in detail, including what youexpected to happen and what did happen. Be sure to include whether anyextension modules were involved, and what hardware and software platform youwere using (including version information as appropriate).
Each bug report will be assigned to a developer who will determine what needs tobe done to correct the problem. You will receive an update each time action istaken on the bug.
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Beyond just reporting bugs that you find, you are also welcome to submitpatches to fix them. You can find more information on how to get startedpatching Python in thePython Developer’s Guide. If you have questions,thecore-mentorship mailing list is a friendly place to get answers toany and all questions pertaining to the process of fixing issues in Python.
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