The official Python IRC channel, on the Libera network.
#python is a channel for discussing the Python programming language. People of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Please don't paste into the channel! Use a pastebin service such as https://bpaste.net or https://gist.github.com and post the link.
Freenode came under new management in May 2021. The new staff did not share our values, acted unilaterally to replace Freenode staff and policies, and aggressively displaced channel operators. The new Freenode staff includes people we know to be disruptive to productive communities. Libera is run by the old Freenode staff we had come to trust over years of cooperation.
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To ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience, we ask that participants take these guidelines to heart:
Follow the Python Software Foundation's Code of Conduct. We want people to be kind, respectful and considerate. #python is a place for everyone to learn about Python.
Avoid strong or sexual language. People from all ages, nationalities and cultures use #python, so please keep the language and demeanor acceptable to all.
Try to keep the discussion on-topic. #python is not a social chat channel; it is a technical help channel. Off-topic discussions can be moved to #python-offtopic or another channel.
Assume best intentions. People are in #python because they want to learn about Python, or because they want to help others with Python.
#python requires you to register your nickname with Libera. For more information about registering on Libera, see the registration guide, and if you still have trouble, ask in #libera.
Ask in #python-ops for help.
Ask in #python-ops for help. If no one is around, try asking #libera staffers for help.