About Python Documentation
The Python documentation is the official reference for the Python programming language and its standard library. It covers the language itself, the built-in functions and the modules that ship with Python.
What it does
The docs start with a tutorial that tours Python's syntax and features, then move into a full library reference and a language reference. Each release has its own version of the docs, so you can read the material that matches the Python version on your machine. Search and a full index help you find a function or module quickly.
Key features
- Tutorial that starts with the basics
- Standard library module reference
- Language reference for syntax details
- Docs available in many languages
- Separate documentation for each Python version
Who it's for
Python developers who need an exact answer about a function or module, students who want an official source, and library authors who want to check how the standard library behaves. Beginners can use the tutorial, while experienced programmers mostly use the reference sections.
Pricing and good to know
The documentation is free to read on the web and can be downloaded for offline use. It describes the language and its standard library rather than third-party packages, so use the Python Packaging User Guide for packaging questions. Always check the version selector, since older releases may document behavior that has changed.
Highlights
- Tutorial that starts with the basics
- Standard library module reference
- Language reference for syntax details
- Docs available in many languages
- Separate documentation for each Python version
