Python Software Foundation (PSF)
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the Python programming language and supporting the growth of a diverse, international community of Python programmers.
Founded in 2001, the PSF acts as the steward of Python’s intellectual property, which means establishing the PSF licenses, holding the rights to most Python releases, and protecting Python-related trademarks. The PSF also supports Python-related events and conferences and funds both development initiatives and the wider community through its Grants Program and its fiscal sponsorship of Python community groups, conferences, and projects.
The foundation is also responsible for managing the Python Package Index (PyPI), a repository of software for the Python programming language, which allows developers to find and install software developed and shared by the community.
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Podcast
Expanding the International Python Community With the PSF
The popularity of Python is continuing to grow Developers across the globe are embracing the language. How is Python being used in all of these different countries? How does an organization like the Python Software Foundation (PSF) work toward the goals in its mission statement for supporting and growing this international community? This week on the show, we have Marlene Mhangami, a PSF board member and part of the Diversity and Inclusion Work Group.
