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BDFL

Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python, is often referred to as the BDFL — the

Benevolent Dictator For Life.

Python Software Foundation

The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and

advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the

`Learn More about the PSF<http://www.python.org/psf/>`_.

PEPs

PEPs are *Python Enhancement Proposals*. They describe changes to Python itself,

or the standards around it.

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Python Conferences

The major events for the Python community are developer conferences. The two

most notable conferences are PyCon, which is held in the US, and its European

A comprehensive list of conferences is maintained at `pycon.org<http://www.pycon.org/>`_.

Python User Groups

User Groups are where a bunch of Python developers meet to present or talk

about Python topics of interest. A list of local user groups is maintained at

the `Python Software Foundation Wiki<http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups>`_.

Online Communities

`PythonistaCafe<https://www.pythonistacafe.com>`_ is an invite-only, online community

of Python and software development enthusiasts helping each other succeed and grow.

Think of it as a club of mutual improvement for Pythonistas where a broad range of

programming questions, career advice, and other topics are discussed every day.

Python Job Boards

`Python Jobs HQ<https://www.pythonjobshq.com>`_ is a Python job board, by Python Developers

for Python Developers. The site aggregates Python job postings from across the web and

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Official Documentation

The official Python Language and Library documentation can be found here:

- `Python 2.x<https://docs.python.org/2/>`_

- `Python 3.x<https://docs.python.org/3/>`_

Read the Docs

Read the Docs is a popular community project that hosts documentation

for open source software. It holds documentation for many Python modules,

`Read the Docs<https://readthedocs.org/>`_

pydoc

:program:`pydoc` is a utility that is installed when you install Python.

It allows you to quickly retrieve and search for documentation from your

.. _about-ref:

About This Guide

Purpose

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Beginner

The Python Tutorial

`Code the blocks<https://codetheblocks.com/tutorials/introduction>`_

Intermediate

Python Tricks: The Book

`Effective Python<http://www.effectivepython.com/>`_

Advanced

Pro Python

`A Guide to Python's Magic Methods (repo on GitHub)<https://github.com/RafeKettler/magicmethods/blob/master/magicmethods.pdf>`_

For Engineers and Scientists

A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python

`Numerical Methods in Engineering with Python<http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/engineering/engineering-mathematics-and-programming/numerical-methods-engineering-python-2nd-edition>`_

Miscellaneous Topics

Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures

`PythonistaCafe<https://www.pythonistacafe.com>`_

References

Python in a Nutshell

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PyCoder’s Weekly

PyCoder’s Weekly is a free weekly Python newsletter for Python developers

by Python developers (Projects, Articles, News, and Jobs).

`PyCoder’s Weekly<https://pycoders.com/>`_

Real Python

At Real Python you can learn all things Python from the ground up, with weekly free and in-depth tutorials. Everything from the absolute basics of Python, to web development and web scraping, to data visualization, and beyond.

`Real Python<https://realpython.com/>`_

Planet Python

This is an aggregate of Python news from a growing number of developers.

`Planet Python<http://planet.python.org>`_

/r/python

/r/python is the Reddit Python community where users contribute and vote on

Python-related news.

`/r/python<http://reddit.com/r/python>`_

Talk Python Podcast

The #1 Python-focused podcast covering the people and ideas in Python.

`Talk Python To Me<https://talkpython.fm>`_

Python Bytes Podcast

A short-form Python podcast covering recent developer headlines.

`Python Bytes<https://pythonbytes.fm>`_

Python Weekly

Python Weekly is a free weekly newsletter featuring curated news, articles,

new releases, jobs, etc. related to Python.

`Python Weekly<http://www.pythonweekly.com/>`_

Python News

Python News is the news section in the official Python web site

(www.python.org). It briefly highlights the news from the Python community.

`Python News<http://www.python.org/news/>`_

Import Python Weekly

Weekly Python Newsletter containing Python Articles, Projects, Videos, Tweets

delivered in your inbox. Keep Your Python Programming Skills Updated.

`Import Python Weekly Newsletter<http://www.importpython.com/newsletter/>`_

Awesome Python Newsletter

A weekly overview of the most popular Python news, articles and packages.

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Todo List

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