What's included in ActivePython?

ActivePython enables you to start writing Python software quickly because:

  • It is easy to install
  • It includes a fully compatible binary build of core Python
  • It includes core extensions
  • It includes an extensive set community packages
  • It includes a comprehensive set of documentation for beginner to advanced Python developers

Core extensions

  • Tcl/Tk version 8.5.18 and Tix version 8.4.3.
  • ElementTree (xml.etree) version 1.3.0
  • OpenSSL version 1.0.2k (1.0.2j on Windows)
  • SQLite(sqlite3) version 3.9.1.0
  • Ctypes 1.1.0 (supported on Window, Linux, and macOS)
  • Zlib version 1.2.8
  • BZip2 version 1.0.6

Additional documentation in ActivePython

ActivePython includes a comprehensive set of documentation for both new and experienced Python programmers. In addition to the core Python documentation, ActivePython includes: