diff --git a/docs/intro/duction.rst b/docs/intro/duction.rst index 04cbceb..23d9240 100644 --- a/docs/intro/duction.rst +++ b/docs/intro/duction.rst @@ -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 `_ web framework and the `NumPy `_ set of math routines. -* integration with other systems +* **integration with other systems** Python can integrate with `Java libraries `_, enabling it to be used with the rich Java environment that corporate @@ -38,13 +38,13 @@ include: `extended by C or C++ modules `_ 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 ` 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.