Python

Popular programming language

88
Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Low risk
Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Maintainers

Guido van Rossum
Guido van Rossum
Python Creator

Overview

Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language emphasizing code readability with its notable use of significant indentation.

Importance

  • One of the most popular programming languages
  • Foundation for AI and data science
  • Powers web development, automation, and more
  • Critical for scientific computing

Key Features

  • Clear, readable syntax
  • Extensive standard library
  • Dynamic typing
  • Multiple programming paradigms

Sustainability

Python is supported by the Python Software Foundation with strong corporate backing. Guido van Rossum and the core team have built sustainable governance.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (3)
OpenSSL 96
zlib 71
Linux Kernel 88
Python
runtime
⬇️ Used By (7)
Ansible 88
Apache Airflow 96
Certbot 82
Django 88
FastAPI 84
Flask 56
pip 71

Dependency Chain

Upstream
OpenSSL → zlib → Linux Kernel →
Python
→ Ansible → Apache Airflow → Certbot → +4 more
Downstream

Impact Analysis

3 Direct Dependencies
7 Dependent Projects
🔗 Middleware project

⚠️ Impact Risk: Changes to Python could affect 7 downstream projects.

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