Request for Guidance and Resources for Contributing to CPython

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Hi CPython Community,

I’m Nishant Bansal, and I’m excited to start contributing to CPython as part of my preparation for Google Summer of Code (GSoC). I would love to gain a deeper understanding of how the CPython codebase works so I can contribute effectively.

Could anyone guide me on:

  1. Resources: Are there any useful resources or documentation I can refer to for understanding the CPython code structure and contribution workflow?
  2. Mentors/Maintainers: How can I best reach out to maintainers or mentors for guidance and feedback? Are there specific maintainers or contributors I should connect with for help as I begin contributing?

Any leads or advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m eager to learn and contribute, and I look forward to interacting with the community!

Thank you for your time and support.

Best regards,
Nishant Bansal

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Visit python.org, click “Contributing”.

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The DevGuide is a good starting point: https://devguide.python.org

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You might also check out the traffic on CPython repo, pull requests and issues, to see what is being worked on and by whom.

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