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- To report a bug in the Python core, use the Python Bug Tracker.
- To report a problem with this web site, use the pythondotorg issue tracker.
- To contribute a bug fix or other patch to the Python core, see the Python Developer's Guide.
- To contribute to the official Python documentation, use the Issue Tracker to contribute a documentation patch. See also the guide to Helping with Documentation.
- To announce your module or application to the Python community, use comp.lang.python.announce (or via email, python-announce@python.org, if you lack news access). More info: the announcements newsgroup description
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