Introduction

Todo

write a general blurb introducing the Python language

About This Guide

Purpose

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Python exists to provide both novice and expert Python developers a best-practice handbook to the installation, configuration, and usage of Python on a daily basis.

By the Community

This guide is architected and maintained by Kenneth Reitz in an open fashion. This is a community-driven effort that serves one purpose: to serve the community.

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.

To get started working on The Hitchhiker’s Guide, see the Contribute page.