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Python is a programming language which makes it easy to create anything from small, useful tools to full-sized applications. The good news is that Ubuntu has excellent support for Python right out of the box. The great news is that you can get started right away using the advice and sample code in these Python recipes!

The aim of these recipes is to provide examples of useful Python code which you can use to learn more about Python, and to provide code which you can use as building blocks for writing your own software. All of the example code is distributed under a free software license, so you can use it in your own projects.

Getting started with Python

There are hundreds of Python resources available, including many books and online guides. Below is a small selection of what's available:

Graphical applications

Most graphical software in Ubuntu uses GTK, the GIMP ToolKit. Python has excellent support for GTK through the PyGTK bindings.

Packaging and distribution

Once you've written a Python application, you may want to package and distribute it so that other people can use it. These articles show you how.

Documentation, translations and other supporting material

For software to be useful to people, you need more than just code. Documentation and translations are an important part of the user experience.

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