The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international …

Dec 5, 2025 · With these frequent updates, many developers have wondered whether Python 4.0 will eventually arrive but recent statements from Guido van Rossum suggest that a major version change …

Apr 24, 2025 · Summary: Despite some speculation, Python 4.0 is unlikely to be released after issues seen during the Python 2 to 3 transition. Instead, the Python developer team will focus on minor and …

Mar 14, 2025 · Python 4.0 represents the first major version change since Python 3.0 was released in 2008. This release introduces significant improvements in performance, syntax, and standard library …

May 24, 2021 · In an interview with Microsoft Reactor, van Rossum was asked about the future of Python and whether the programming language would ever see a version 4.0.

Nov 8, 2025 · But here’s the truth: Python 4 probably won’t arrive anytime soon — and maybe not at all. The leap from Python 2 to Python 3 was rough. Many libraries broke, developers spent years …

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Sep 3, 2025 · Python’s core developers and the Python Software Foundation (PSF) have been clear on a few points: Python 3 is here to stay, and improvements are added gradually. No immediate release …

So, when can we expect Python 4 to come out? At the time of writing this post, there is no release date for Python 4 yet.

Mar 31, 2023 · With new features like enforced type annotations, improved asynchronous programming support, and a more modern standard library, Python 4.0 will make it easier and more efficient to …