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Introduction
============

From the `official Python website <http://python.org/about/>`_:

Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language similar
to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Some of its main key features
include:

* very clear, readable syntax

Python's philosophy focuses on readability, from code blocks
delineated with significant whitespace to intuitive keywords in
place of inscrutable punctuation

* extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually
any task

Python is sometimes described with the words "batteries included"
for its extensive
`standard library <http://docs.python.org/library/>`_, which can
includes modules for regular expressions, file IO, fraction handling,
object serialization, and much more.

Additionally, the
`Python Package Index <http://pypi.python.org/pypi/>`_ is available
for users to submit their packages for widespread use, similar to
Perl's `CPAN <http://www.cpan.org>`_. There is a thriving community
of very powerful Python frameworks and tools like
the `Django <http://www.djangoproject.com>`_ web framework and the
`NumPy <http://numpy.scipy.org>`_ set of math routines.

* integration with other systems

Python can integrate with `Java libraries <http://www.jython.org>`_,
enabling it to be used with the rich Java environment that corporate
programmers are used to. It can also be
`extended by C or C++ modules <http://docs.python.org/extending/>`_
when speed is of the essence.

* ubiquity on computers

Python is available on Windows, \*nix, and Mac. It runs wherever the
Java virtual machine runs, and the reference implementation CPython
can help bring Python to wherever there is a working C compiler.

* friendly community

Python has a vibrant and large :ref:`community <the-community>`
which maintains wikis, conferences, countless repositories,
mailing lists, IRC channels, and so much more. Heck, the Python
community is even helping to write this guide!


.. _about-ref:

About This Guide
----------------

Purpose
~~~~~~~

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python exists to provide both novice and expert
Python developers a best-practice handbook to the installation, configuration,
and usage of Python on a daily basis.


By the Community
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This guide is architected and maintained by `Kenneth Reitz
<https://github.com/kennethreitz>`_ in an open fashion. This is a
community-driven effort that serves one purpose: to serve the community.

For the Community
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

All contributions to the Guide are welcome, from Pythonistas of all levels.
If you think there's a gap in what the Guide covers, fork the Guide on
GitHub and submit a pull request. Contributions are welcome from everyone,
whether they're an old hand or a first-time Pythonista, and the authors to
the Guide will gladly help if you have any questions about the
appropriateness, completeness, or accuracy of a contribution.

To get started working on The Hitchhiker's Guide, see
the :doc:`/notes/contribute` page.


Introduction
============
From the `official Python website <http://python.org/about/>`_:
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language similar
to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Some of its main key features
include:
* very clear, readable syntax
Python's philosophy focuses on readability, from code blocks
delineated with significant whitespace to intuitive keywords in
place of inscrutable punctuation
* extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually
any task
Python is sometimes described with the words "batteries included"
for its extensive
`standard library <http://docs.python.org/library/>`_, which can
includes modules for regular expressions, file IO, fraction handling,
object serialization, and much more.
Additionally, the
`Python Package Index <http://pypi.python.org/pypi/>`_ is available
for users to submit their packages for widespread use, similar to
Perl's `CPAN <http://www.cpan.org>`_. There is a thriving community
of very powerful Python frameworks and tools like
the `Django <http://www.djangoproject.com>`_ web framework and the
`NumPy <http://numpy.scipy.org>`_ set of math routines.
* integration with other systems
Python can integrate with `Java libraries <http://www.jython.org>`_,
enabling it to be used with the rich Java environment that corporate
programmers are used to. It can also be
`extended by C or C++ modules <http://docs.python.org/extending/>`_
when speed is of the essence.
* ubiquity on computers
Python is available on Windows, \*nix, and Mac. It runs wherever the
Java virtual machine runs, and the reference implementation CPython
can help bring Python to wherever there is a working C compiler.
* friendly community
Python has a vibrant and large :ref:`community <the-community>`
which maintains wikis, conferences, countless repositories,
mailing lists, IRC channels, and so much more. Heck, the Python
community is even helping to write this guide!
.. _about-ref:
About This Guide
----------------
Purpose
~~~~~~~
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python exists to provide both novice and expert
Python developers a best-practice handbook to the installation, configuration,
and usage of Python on a daily basis.
By the Community
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This guide is architected and maintained by `Kenneth Reitz
<https://github.com/kennethreitz>`_ in an open fashion. This is a
community-driven effort that serves one purpose: to serve the community.
For the Community
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All contributions to the Guide are welcome, from Pythonistas of all levels.
If you think there's a gap in what the Guide covers, fork the Guide on
GitHub and submit a pull request. Contributions are welcome from everyone,
whether they're an old hand or a first-time Pythonista, and the authors to
the Guide will gladly help if you have any questions about the
appropriateness, completeness, or accuracy of a contribution.
To get started working on The Hitchhiker's Guide, see
the: doc:`/notes/contribute` page.