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Python is a mature programming language which has established a reputation for stability.
In order to maintain this reputation, the developers would like to know of any deficiencies
you find in Python or its documentation.
Before submitting a report, you will be required to log into SourceForge; this will make it
possible for the developers to contact you for additional information if needed. It is not
possible to submit a bug report anonymously.
All bug reports should be submitted via the Python Bug Tracker on SourceForge
(http://sourceforge.net/bugs/?group_id=5470). The bug tracker offers a Web form which allows
pertinent information to be entered and submitted to the developers.
The first step in filing a report is to determine whether the problem has already been
reported. The advantage in doing so, aside from saving the developers time, is that you learn
what has been done to fix it; it may be that the problem has already been fixed for the next
release, or additional information is needed (in which case you are welcome to provide it if
you can!). To do this, search the bug database using the search box near the bottom of the
page.
If the problem you're reporting is not already in the bug tracker, go back to the Python
Bug Tracker (http://sourceforge.net/bugs/?group_id=5470). Select the ``Submit a Bug'' link at
the top of the page to open the bug reporting form.
The submission form has a number of fields. The only fields that are required are the
``Summary'' and ``Details'' fields. For the summary, enter a very short description of
the problem; less than ten words is good. In the Details field, describe the problem in
detail, including what you expected to happen and what did happen. Be sure to include the
version of Python you used, whether any extension modules were involved, and what hardware and
software platform you were using (including version information as appropriate).
The only other field that you may want to set is the ``Category'' field, which allows you
to place the bug report into a broad category (such as ``Documentation'' or ``Library'').
Each bug report will be assigned to a developer who will determine what needs to be done to
correct the problem. You will receive an update each time action is taken on the bug.
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