# Overview

NOTE: This file requires more content.

Since Python 3.8.2, releases have been made through the Microsoft Store
to allow easy installation on Windows 10.0.17763.0 and later.

# Building

To build the store package, the PC/layout script should be used.
Execute the directory with the build of Python to package, and pass
"-h" for full command-line options.

To sideload test builds, you will need a local certificate.
Instructions are available at
https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/packaging/create-certificate-package-signing.

After exporting your certificate, you will need the subject name and
SHA256 hash. The `certutil -dump <cert file>` command will display this
information.

To build for sideloading, use these commands in PowerShell:

```
$env:APPX_DATA_PUBLISHER=<your certificate subject name>
$env:APPX_DATA_SHA256=<your certificate SHA256>
$env:SigningCertificateFile=<your certificate file>

python PC/layout --copy <layout directory> --include-appxmanifest
Tools/msi/make_appx.ps1 <layout directory> python.msix -sign

Add-AppxPackage python.msix
```

(Note that only the last command requires PowerShell, and the others
can be used from Command Prompt. You can also double-click to install
the final package.)

To build for publishing to the Store, use these commands:

```
$env:APPX_DATA_PUBLISHER = $null
$env:APPX_DATA_SHA256 = $null

python PC/layout --copy <layout directory> --preset-appxmanifest --precompile
Tools/msi/make_appx.ps1 <layout directory> python.msix
```

Note that this package cannot be installed locally. It may only be
added to a submission for the store.


# Submission Metadata

This file contains the text that we use to fill out the store listing
for the Microsoft Store. It needs to be entered manually when creating
a new submission via the dashboard at
https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard.

We keep it here for convenience and to allow it to be updated via pull
requests.

## Title

Python 3.8

## Short Title

Python

## Description

Python is an easy to learn, powerful programming language. It has efficient high-level data structures and a simple but effective approach to object-oriented programming. Python’s elegant syntax and dynamic typing, together with its interpreted nature, make it an ideal language for scripting and rapid application development in many areas on most platforms.

The Python interpreter and the extensive standard library are freely available in source or binary form for all major platforms from the Python Web site, https://www.python.org/, and may be freely distributed. The same site also contains distributions of and pointers to many free third party Python modules, programs and tools, and additional documentation.

The Python interpreter is easily extended with new functions and data types implemented in C or C++ (or other languages callable from C). Python is also suitable as an extension language for customizable applications.

## ShortDescription

The Python 3.8 interpreter and runtime.

## Copyright Trademark Information

(c) Python Software Foundation

## Additional License Terms

Visit https://docs.python.org/3.8/license.html for latest license terms.

PSF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PYTHON 3.8

1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Python Software Foundation ("PSF"), and
   the Individual or Organization ("Licensee") accessing and otherwise using Python
   3.8 software in source or binary form and its associated documentation.

2. Subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, PSF hereby
   grants Licensee a nonexclusive, royalty-free, world-wide license to reproduce,
   analyze, test, perform and/or display publicly, prepare derivative works,
   distribute, and otherwise use Python 3.8 alone or in any derivative
   version, provided, however, that PSF's License Agreement and PSF's notice of
   copyright, i.e., "Copyright © 2001-2018 Python Software Foundation; All Rights
   Reserved" are retained in Python 3.8 alone or in any derivative version
   prepared by Licensee.

3. In the event Licensee prepares a derivative work that is based on or
   incorporates Python 3.8 or any part thereof, and wants to make the
   derivative work available to others as provided herein, then Licensee hereby
   agrees to include in any such work a brief summary of the changes made to Python
   3.8.

4. PSF is making Python 3.8 available to Licensee on an "AS IS" basis.
   PSF MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  BY WAY OF
   EXAMPLE, BUT NOT LIMITATION, PSF MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR
   WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE
   USE OF PYTHON 3.8 WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.

5. PSF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER USERS OF PYTHON 3.8
   FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS AS A RESULT OF
   MODIFYING, DISTRIBUTING, OR OTHERWISE USING PYTHON 3.8, OR ANY DERIVATIVE
   THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

6. This License Agreement will automatically terminate upon a material breach of
   its terms and conditions.

7. Nothing in this License Agreement shall be deemed to create any relationship
   of agency, partnership, or joint venture between PSF and Licensee.  This License
   Agreement does not grant permission to use PSF trademarks or trade name in a
   trademark sense to endorse or promote products or services of Licensee, or any
   third party.

8. By copying, installing or otherwise using Python 3.8, Licensee agrees
   to be bound by the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

## Features

* Easy to install Python runtime
* Supported by core CPython team
* Find Python, Pip and Idle on PATH

## Search Terms

* Python
* Scripting
* Interpreter