Python Frequently Asked Questions, Release 3.9.5 Chapter 1. General Python FAQ 4 Very stable. New, stable releases have been coming out roughly every 6 to 18 months since 1991, and this seems likely to continue. As of version 3.9, Python will have a major new release every 12 months ( PEP 602 ). The developers issue “bugfix” releases of older versions, so the stability of existing releases gradually improves. Bugfix releases, indicated by a third component of the version number (e.g. 3.5.3, 3.6.2), are managed for stability; only fixes for known problems are included in a bugfix release, and it’s guaranteed that interfaces will remain the same throughout a series of bugfix releases. No, but it helps. :) When he began implementing Python, Guido van Rossum was also reading the published scripts from “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, a BBC comedy series from the 1970s. Van Rossum thought he needed a name that was short, unique, and slightly mysterious, so he decided to call the language Python. The Python project’s infrastructure is located all over the world and is managed by the Python Infrastructure Team. Details here. You can also search online bookstores for “Python” and filter out the Monty Python references; or perhaps search for “Python” and “language”. Yes, there are many, and more are being published. See the python.org wiki at https://wiki.python.org/moin/ PythonBooks for a list. Guido van Rossum and Jelke de Boer, “Interactively Testing Remote Servers Using the Python Pro- gramming Language”, CWI Quarterly, Volume 4, Issue 4 (December 1991), Amsterdam, pp 283–303. The very first article about Python was written in 1991 and is now quite outdated. It’s probably best to cite your favorite book about Python. For more information on how Python is developed, consult the Python Developer’s Guide. You must have a Roundup account to report bugs; this makes it possible for us to contact you if we have follow- up questions. It will also enable Roundup to send you updates as we act on your bug. If you had previously used SourceForge to report bugs to Python, you can obtain your Roundup password through Roundup’s password reset procedure. To report a bug or submit a patch, please use the Roundup installation at https://bugs.python.org/. 1.1.12 How do I submit bug reports and patches for Python? 1.1.13 Are there any published articles about Python that I can reference? 1.1.14 Are there any books on Python? 1.1.15 Where in the world is www.python.org located? 1.1.16 Why is it called Python? 1.1.17 Do I have to like “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”? 1.2 Python in the real world 1.2.1 How stable is Python?