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| PEP: | 373 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Python 2.7 Release Schedule |
| Version: | 8575ee1aa314 |
| Last-Modified: | 2016-06-15 22:49:21 -0700 (Wed, 15 Jun 2016) |
| Author: | Benjamin Peterson <benjamin at python.org> |
| Status: | Active |
| Type: | Informational |
| Content-Type: | text/x-rst |
| Created: | 3-Nov-2008 |
| Python-Version: | 2.7 |
Contents
This document describes the development and release schedule forPython 2.7.
The End Of Life date (EOL, sunset date) for Python 2.7 has been movedfive years into the future, to 2020. This decision was made toclarify the status of Python 2.7 and relieve worries for those userswho cannot yet migrate to Python 3. See alsoPEP 466.
This declaration does not guarantee that bugfix releases will be madeon a regular basis, but it should enable volunteers who want tocontribute bugfixes for Python 2.7 and it should satisfy vendors whostill have to support Python 2 for years to come.
There will be no Python 2.8 (seePEP 404).
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| 2.7 Release Manager | Benjamin Peterson |
| Windows installers | Steve Dower |
| Mac installers | Ned Deily |
Being the last of the 2.x series, 2.7 will have an extended period ofmaintenance. The current plan is to support it for at least 10 yearsfrom the initial 2.7 release. This means there will be bugfix releasesuntil 2020.
Planned future release dates:
Dates of previous maintenance releases:
The release schedule for 2.7.0 was:
Nothing here. [Note that a moratorium on core language changes is in effect.]
None yet!
This document has been placed in the public domain.