Python Software Foundation (PSF)

Overview

Non-profit organization that protects and advances the Python programming language. Manages Python’s intellectual property and supports the Python community.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 2001-01-01

  • Headquarters: Durham, North Carolina, USA

  • Status: Non-profit organization

  • Founded in 2001 to hold Python intellectual property

  • Python was created by Guido van Rossum in 1991

  • PSF manages Python’s trademark, copyright, and brand

  • PSF supports conferences (PyCon), education, and community development

  • Python is the most popular programming language (2024 surveys)

  • PSF also manages PyPI (Python Package Index) infrastructure

Products Mentioned in Wiki

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