Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language that combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. For an introduction to programming in Python you are referred to the Python Tutorial. The Python Library Reference documents built-in and standard types, constants, functions and modules. Finally, the Python Reference Manual describes the syntax and semantics of the core language in (perhaps too) much detail. Python's basic power can be extended with your own modules written in C or C++. On most systems such modules may be dynamically loaded. Python is also adaptable as an extension language for existing applications. See the internal documentation for hints. Flavors: no_bsddb - do not build bsdb package no_expat - do not build expat package no_gdbm - do not build gdbm package no_idle - do not build idle package no_mpz - do not build mpz package no_tests - do not build tests package no_tkinter - do not build tkinter package no_tools - do not build tools package