Python Steering Council
The Python Steering Council is a small group of experienced Python developers elected to oversee the development and direction of the Python programming language.
Established in 2018, the Council was formed following Guido van Rossum’s resignation as Python’s original creator and benevolent dictator for life (BDFL). The Council consists of five members who are elected by eligible Python core developers. These elections are typically held annually, and any core developer can be a candidate.
The Steering Council’s primary responsibilities include:
- Managing the Python Enhancement Proposal (PEP) process
- Making decisions on PEPs
- Maintaining the quality and consistency of the Python language.
The council serves as the final decision-making body, ensuring that Python continues to evolve cohesively and community-driven. Its decisions are guided by the input and consensus of the broader Python community, although it has the authority to make final decisions when necessary. This structure allows Python to continue thriving as an open-source project with input from its diverse and global community of users and contributors.
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