Summary
In this chapter, we took a tour around the Python community. We learned what Open Source Software is and how it underpins Python the language and its ecosystem. We saw how to find third-party Python modules and what a Python site directory is. We set up Maya with its own site directory and learned how to add modules to it. We learned about source and binary distributions, and some issues specific to Windows. We then went over what's involved in creating a new open source project, including its design, hosting, and distribution. Finally, we took a quick tour around the wider community.
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