About Python 3.6
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Python 3.6 3.6.8
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- By Python Software Foundation
- PSF-2.0
- Updated Dec 23, 2018
What's new in 3.6.8
Library
- bpo-31715: Associate .mjs file extension with application/javascript MIME Type.
Build
- bpo-35499: make profile-opt no longer replaces CFLAGS_NODIST with CFLAGS. It now adds profile-guided optimization (PGO) flags to CFLAGS_NODIST: existing CFLAGS_NODIST flags are kept.
- bpo-35257: Avoid leaking the linker flags from Link Time Optimizations (LTO) into distutils when compiling C extensions.
C API
- bpo-35259: Conditionally declare Py_FinalizeEx() (new in 3.6) based on Py_LIMITED_API. Patch by Arthur Neufeld.
Technical details
| Publisher | Python Software Foundation |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.6.8 |
| Release date | 2018-12-23 |
| License | PSF-2.0 |
| Installer type | burn |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Package ID | Python.Python.3.6 |
| Install scope | Current user |
Install Python 3.6 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Python.Python.3.6 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Python.Python.3.6 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Python.Python.3.6 -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"python-3.6.8-amd64.exe" /quiet /norestart InstallAllUsers=0 PrependPath=1- Install to a custom folder
"python-3.6.8-amd64.exe" DefaultJustForMeTargetDir=D:\Apps\Python 3.6- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {1aa5398d-0cf8-49e6-adb0-86365145c01c} /quiet
Python 3.6 adds these commands to the command line: py, python, pythonw, pyw.
File types supported by Python 3.6
Python 3.6 can open or be associated with 7 file types:
Python 3.6 version history
3.6.7 Oct 20, 2018
There were no new changes in version 3.6.7.
3.6.6 Jun 27, 2018
There were no new changes in version 3.6.6.
3.6.5 Mar 28, 2018
Tests
- bpo-32872: Avoid regrtest compatibility issue with namespace packages.
Build
- bpo-33163: Upgrade pip to 9.0.3 and setuptools to v39.0.1.
Other versions
- 3.6.4
- 3.6.3
- 3.6.2
- 3.6.1
- 3.6.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Python 3.6 free?
Python 3.6 is psf-2.0 software from Python Software Foundation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Python 3.6?
The latest version is 3.6.8, released on Dec 23, 2018.
Is it safe to download Python 3.6?
The download button links to the official installer published on python.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 96088a58b7c43bc83b84e6b67f15e8706c614023dd64f9a5a14e81ff824adadc.
Which Windows versions does Python 3.6 support?
Python 3.6 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Python 3.6 silently?
Run the offline installer with "python-3.6.8-amd64.exe" /quiet /norestart InstallAllUsers=0 PrependPath=1, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Python.Python.3.6 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Python 3.6?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Python 3.6 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Python.Python.3.6 -e.
What file types can Python 3.6 open?
Python 3.6 supports 7 file types, including .py, .pyc, .pyd, .pyo, .pyw, .pyz, .pyzw.
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