Python News: What’s New From February 2024

As February takes a rare leap forward with an extra day this year, the Python community followed suit!

Python versions 3.12 and 3.11 receive a security fix, and CPython source distributions now document the software supply chain to allow for a more effective vulnerability detection. Another Rust-based tool makes its way into the Python ecosystem, promising exciting improvements to the existing package management system.

Looking ahead, the reveal of the PyCon US 2024 schedule gives us a glimpse into the upcoming Python conference. In other news, the Python Software Foundation launches recurring Office Hours to enhance community support in the Grants Program.

Let’s dive into the biggest Python news from the past month!