From d50a80017aea9cb86e0120a4b918bcc2fe6494d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Savannah Ostrowski Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:49:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Draft Python 3.16.0 alpha 1 announcement --- content/authors/savannah-ostrowski.json | 9 +++ .../index.md | 59 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 68 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/authors/savannah-ostrowski.json create mode 100644 content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md diff --git a/content/authors/savannah-ostrowski.json b/content/authors/savannah-ostrowski.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2087ce5 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/authors/savannah-ostrowski.json @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +{ + "name": "Savannah Ostrowski", + "github": "savannahostrowski", + "bluesky": "savannah.dev", + "mastodon": "https://fosstodon.org/@savannah", + "website": "https://savannah.dev", + "featured": false, + "bio": "Python release manager, Steering Council member, and core developer" +} diff --git a/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1644f13 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +title: Python 3.16.0 alpha 1 is now available +publishDate: '2026-10-13' +author: Savannah Ostrowski +description: The first developer preview of Python 3.16 is ready for testing. +tags: + - releases +published: false +--- + +**This is an early developer preview of Python 3.16** + +[python.org/downloads/release/python-3160a1/](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3160a1/) + +## What’s new in Python 3.16? + +There’s plenty still to come in Python 3.16, but its first alpha is ready to try! Python 3.16.0a1 is the first of seven planned alpha releases. + +During the alpha phase, features may be added up until the start of the beta phase (May 4, 2027) and, if necessary, may be modified or deleted up until the release candidate phase (July 27, 2027). The final release is planned for October 5, 2027. Please keep in mind that this is a preview release and its use is not recommended for production environments. + +See [What’s new in Python 3.16](https://docs.python.org/3.16/whatsnew/3.16.html) for changes so far. + +(Hey, **fellow core developer,** if there’s a feature you’d like highlighted in a future announcement, [let Savannah know](mailto:savannah@python.org).) + +If you maintain a library or application, please try it with this alpha and let us know how it goes. Please report Python bugs on the [CPython issue tracker](https://github.com/python/cpython/issues). + +The next alpha, Python 3.16.0a2, is scheduled for November 10, 2026. The full schedule is in [PEP 826](https://peps.python.org/pep-0826/). + +## More resources + +* [Python 3.16 documentation](https://docs.python.org/3.16/) +* [Changelog](https://docs.python.org/3.16/whatsnew/changelog.html) +* [Support Python through the Python Software Foundation](https://www.python.org/psf/donations/) + +## And now for something completely different + +For Python 3.16, this section will host the Python 3.16 Film Festival: one film pairing for each release, from the first alpha to the final version. + +Building CPython is a team sport. Every release reflects the time, skill, and dedication of a community that cares deeply about Python and the people who use it. In that spirit, the festival will celebrate collaboration and craftsmanship: the care people put into their work, and what they can make together. + +The Python 3.16 Film Festival opens with [*Ratatouille* (2007)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_\(film\)). Remy’s passion for cooking and his partnership with Linguini make it a fitting place to begin. + +> Great cooking is not for the faint of heart. You must be imaginative. Strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work. And you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul. What I say is true: anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. +> +> — Auguste Gusteau, *Ratatouille* (2007) + +## Enjoy the new release + +Thank you to everyone who has contributed code, reviewed changes, written documentation, tested builds, and reported bugs. All of that work helps make Python and its releases possible. Please consider supporting Python by volunteering your time or encouraging your organisation to support the [Python Software Foundation](https://www.python.org/psf-landing/). + +Happy testing! + +Regards from beautiful Washington state, + +Your release team, +Savannah Ostrowski +Ned Deily +Steve Dower +Julien Palard From 5880938e7247b18a9399932ad566aae364df5c82 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Savannah Ostrowski Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md Co-authored-by: Hugo van Kemenade <1324225+hugovk@users.noreply.github.com> --- content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md index 1644f13..f005bdf 100644 --- a/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md +++ b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ During the alpha phase, features may be added up until the start of the beta pha See [What’s new in Python 3.16](https://docs.python.org/3.16/whatsnew/3.16.html) for changes so far. -(Hey, **fellow core developer,** if there’s a feature you’d like highlighted in a future announcement, [let Savannah know](mailto:savannah@python.org).) +(Hey, **fellow core team member,** if there’s a feature you’d like highlighted in a future announcement, [let Savannah know](mailto:savannah@python.org).) If you maintain a library or application, please try it with this alpha and let us know how it goes. Please report Python bugs on the [CPython issue tracker](https://github.com/python/cpython/issues). From b5debc18538ad7ca20dba87c44cfc7e62906b6e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Savannah Ostrowski Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:52 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md Co-authored-by: Hugo van Kemenade <1324225+hugovk@users.noreply.github.com> --- content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md index f005bdf..94d2d13 100644 --- a/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md +++ b/content/posts/python-3160-alpha-1-is-now-available/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: Savannah Ostrowski description: The first developer preview of Python 3.16 is ready for testing. tags: - releases -published: false +published: true --- **This is an early developer preview of Python 3.16**