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.. _the-community:
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The Community
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.. image:: /_static/photos/34689432801_78d97ecec9_k_d.jpg
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BDFL
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Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python, is often referred to as the BDFL — the
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Benevolent Dictator For Life.
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Python Software Foundation
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The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and
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advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the
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growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers.
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`Learn More about the PSF <http://www.python.org/psf/>`_.
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PEPs
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PEPs are *Python Enhancement Proposals*. They describe changes to Python itself,
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or the standards around it.
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There are three different types of PEPs (as defined by :pep:`1`):
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**Standards**
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Describes a new feature or implementation.
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**Informational**
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Describes a design issue, general guidelines, or information to the
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community.
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**Process**
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Describes a process related to Python.
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Notable PEPs
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There are a few PEPs that could be considered required reading:
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- :pep:`8`: The Python Style Guide.
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Read this. All of it. Follow it.
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- :pep:`20`: The Zen of Python.
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A list of 19 statements that briefly explain the philosophy behind Python.
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- :pep:`257`: Docstring Conventions.
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Gives guidelines for semantics and conventions associated with Python
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docstrings.
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You can read more at `The PEP Index <http://www.python.org/dev/peps/>`_.
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Submitting a PEP
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PEPs are peer-reviewed and accepted/rejected after much discussion. Anyone
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can write and submit a PEP for review.
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Here's an overview of the PEP acceptance workflow:
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.. image:: ../_static/pep-0001-1.png
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Python Conferences
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The major events for the Python community are developer conferences. The two
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most notable conferences are PyCon, which is held in the US, and its European
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sibling, EuroPython.
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A comprehensive list of conferences is maintained at `pycon.org <http://www.pycon.org/>`_.
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Python User Groups
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User Groups are where a bunch of Python developers meet to present or talk
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about Python topics of interest. A list of local user groups is maintained at
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the `Python Software Foundation Wiki <http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups>`_.
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Online Communities
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`PythonistaCafe <https://www.pythonistacafe.com>`_ is an invite-only, online community
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of Python and software development enthusiasts helping each other succeed and grow.
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Think of it as a club of mutual improvement for Pythonistas where a broad range of
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programming questions, career advice, and other topics are discussed every day.
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