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@@ -7,14 +7,14 @@ 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
* **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
* **extensive standard libraries and third party modules for virtually
any task**
Python is sometimes described with the words "batteries included"
for its extensive
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ include:
the `Django <http://www.djangoproject.com>`_ web framework and the
`NumPy <http://numpy.scipy.org>`_ set of math routines.
* integration with other systems
* **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
@@ -38,13 +38,13 @@ include:
`extended by C or C++ modules <http://docs.python.org/extending/>`_
when speed is of the essence.
* ubiquity on computers
* **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
* **friendly community**
Python has a vibrant and large :ref:`community <the-community>`
which maintains wikis, conferences, countless repositories,
@@ -77,10 +77,12 @@ 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.
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.