Python Software Foundation

A Python Software Foundation is a software foundation that manages the Python Programming Language intellectual property and development.

• AKA: PSF, The Python Software Foundation, Python Foundation.
• Context:
  • It can typically manage Python Intellectual Property including Python trademarks and Python copyrights.
  • It can typically fund Python Development through grant programs and developer sponsorships.
  • It can typically organize Python Conferences including PyCon Conference and regional Python events.
  • It can typically maintain Python Infrastructure including Python Package Index and Python.org website.
  • It can often support Python Community Growth via education initiatives and diversity programs.
  • It can often coordinate Python Release Process with Python core developers and release managers.
  • It can often promote Python Adoption through corporate sponsorships and industry partnerships.
  • It can range from being a Founding Member Organization to being a Supporting Member Organization, depending on its membership level.
  • It can range from being a Grant-Giving Foundation to being a Infrastructure-Maintaining Foundation, depending on its primary activity.
  • It can range from being a Regional Python Foundation to being a Global Python Foundation, depending on its geographic scope.
  • It can range from being a Small Foundation Budget to being a Large Foundation Budget, depending on its annual revenue.
  • ...
• Example(s):
  • PSF Programs, such as:
    • PSF Grant Program for Python development projects.
    • PSF Fellowship Program recognizing Python contributors.
    • PSF Fiscal Sponsorship for Python-related projects.
  • PSF-Supported Events, such as:
    • PyCon US, the main annual Python conference.
    • PyLadies diversity initiative.
    • Python Software Foundation Sprints for code development.
  • PSF Infrastructure Projects, such as:
    • Python Package Index (PyPI) maintenance.
    • Python.org website operations.
    • Python Documentation hosting.
  • ...
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Apache Software Foundation, which manages multiple projects not just one language.
  • Linux Foundation, which focuses on Linux ecosystem rather than Python.
  • Commercial Python Vendor, which seeks profit rather than community benefit.
• See: Software Foundation, Non-Profit Organization, Open Source Foundation, Python Programming Language, Guido van Rossum, PyCon Conference, Python Community, Open Source Governance, Programming Language Conference.

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