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Is there official guide for Python 3.x release lifecycle?


I just noticed Python 3.2 was removed from the drop down selector in Python Docs. I have a framework using Python 3.3, so I'd like to know when it'll share the same fate, and move to a newer version before this happens.

Is there an official guide on how long Python 3.x gets support, backports, etc.? I couldn't find any information about Python release lifecycle on Python's home page or via search engines.


Solution

  • Updated schedule (as of August 2022):

    Source: https://devguide.python.org/#status-of-python-branches

    Also notice that Python release cycle has changed to 12 months since Python 3.9. See PEP-602 for more details. It used to be 18 months for Python 3.8 and prior releases. This means we should see Python 3.9 before end of year 2020!