Python 2.5.3 Documentation (released December 19, 2008)

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• What's New in Python 2.5

  (changes since previous major release)
• Tutorial

  (start here)
• Global Module Index

  (for quick access to all modules)
• Library Reference

  (keep this under your pillow)
• Macintosh Library Modules

  (this too, if you use a Macintosh)
• Language Reference

  (for language lawyers)
• Extending and Embedding

  (tutorial for C/C++ programmers)
• Python/C API

  (reference for C/C++ programmers)
• Documenting Python

  (information for documentation authors)
• Installing Python Modules

  (information for installers & sys-admins)
• Distributing Python Modules

  (sharing modules with others)

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