docspythonorg

docspythonorg is the official online documentation portal for the Python programming language, operated by the Python Software Foundation. It serves as the primary reference for Python developers, providing detailed information on the core language, standard library modules, and the CPython interpreter. The site has been maintained actively since its inception in the early 2000s and is typically updated in conjunction with new Python major releases.

The documentation is organized into several distinct sections. The main reference section includes comprehensive description of language syntax, built‑in functions, and keywords. The library reference covers each module in the standard library, providing usage examples, parameter descriptions, and reference links. There is also a dedicated tutorial for beginners, a list of Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) that describe new features and design decisions, and a news section that records changes and deprecations. Every major version (e.g., 2.7, 3.8, 3.11) has its own dedicated namespace on the site, allowing users to browse documentation relevant to the Python version they are using.

docspythonorg is built using the Sphinx documentation generator and is written in reStructuredText. It is available in multiple languages through official translation projects, and it provides a search engine and index to navigate the extensive corpus of content. The site also offers downloadable PDF versions of the Python reference guide and documentation books. As an open source resource, documentation updates are coordinated with the Python community, ensuring consistency across all Python implementations.