Python 3.14 was the star of the show in 2025, bringing official support for free-threaded builds, a new all-in-one installation manager for Windows, and subtler perks like the new template strings feature. Other great updates this year included a growing toolkit of Rust-backed Python tools, several new options for packaging and distributing Python applications, and a sweet little trove of third-party libraries for parallel processing in Python. Here’s our list of the 10 best and most-read stories for Python developers in 2025. Enjoy!
What is Python? Powerful, intuitive programming
Start here, with a top-down view of what makes Python a versatile powerhouse for modern software development, from data science and machine learning to web development and systems automation.
The best new features and fixes in Python 3.14
Released in October 2025, the latest edition of Python makes free-threaded Python an officially supported feature, adds experimental JIT powers, and brings new tools for managing Python versions.