In Memoriam: Tim Peters 1952–2026 - Core Development - Discussions on Python.org

Tim Peters, a foundational figure in Python's early development, compiler writer, and author of the Zen of Python, has passed away at the age of 74. Working closely with Guido van Rossum as a partner in early design evolution and serving as a Python Software Foundation director, Peters deeply shaped Python's readability, culture, and community ethos. Open article →