python3 --version
The Python development team has officially released , the first maintenance release in the 3.13 series. If you’ve been waiting for the "all-clear" signal to upgrade from 3.12, this is it.
If your code imports any of the following, you need to find third-party alternatives (PyPI): python 3.13.1
If you're currently using Python, you can check your version by running:
python3.13 -Wd -m pytest
As part of the 3.13 family, version 3.13.1 continues to support transformative features that define this generation of Python:
: Use sudo apt install -y build-essential libssl-dev zlib1g-dev to prepare your environment. python3 --version The Python development team has officially
Python 3.13 introduces an experimental build mode that disables the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL). This is a massive architectural shift aimed at improving multi-core performance.
Given that Python 3.13.1 isn't a version I've been trained on (as my training data only goes up to Python 3.12), I can only speculate on what features or changes it might include. Generally, new Python versions bring: Python 3
is the first maintenance release of the Python 3.13 series. Released in December 2024, it represents the stabilization of the groundbreaking features introduced in 3.13.0.