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= The mod_python Wiki =
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> Additional information may be found on the mod_python website at [[http://modpython.org/]], including official documentation and software downloads. You may also want to consult the Apache HTTP Server Project website at [[http://httpd.apache.org/]] or the Python language website at [[http://python.org/]]. Lists of other Apache wikis devoted to other projects may be found at [[http://wiki.apache.org/]]. ||
'''mod_python''' is an Apache httpd web server module that embeds the Python interpreter within the web server.
== Important sources of mod_python information ==
* Visit the [[http://modpython.org/|mod_python homepage]]
* Read the [[http://modpython.org/live/current/doc-html|official documentation]] (for the current stable version)
* There are several active [[Mailing_lists]] (this is where you can ask questions)
* There is a [[http://modpython.org/FAQ/faqw.py|FAQ database]]
* Bugs and tasks are kept on the [[https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MODPYTHON|Jira issue/bug tracking]] (see [[http://wiki.apache.org/general/ApacheJira|ApacheJira]] for general information about the Jira system)
* '''Downloads''' and source code:
* [[http://httpd.apache.org/modules/python-download.cgi|download page for current stable release]], also downloads for [[http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/modpython/|all releases]]
* [[http://svn.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/httpd/mod_python/|browse subversion repository]]
* [[http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/mod_python/]] - direct svn repo path (see [[http://subversion.tigris.org/|Subversion homepage]] for information about the Subversion software)
== Using mod_python ==
For examples of how mod_python may be used browse the CategoryExamples listing.
If you want more insight into how mod_python works or finer points that the documentation doesn't
cover try looking in the CategoryUnderstanding listing.
Collected wisdom on using mod_python in a secure manner can be found in CategorySecurity.
== Understanding Apache ==
For information on how the Apache HTTP web server works under the covers see:
* [[http://httpd.apache.org/docs/|Official Apache Documentation]]
* [[http://apache.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/document/|The Apache Modelling Project]]
* [[http://www.apachetutor.org/dev/|Apache Developer Tutor]]
* [[http://modules.apache.org/reference|Apache Module Registry Resources]]
* [[http://www.projectcomputing.com/resources/apacheFilterFAQ/|Apache Filter FAQ]]
* [[http://www.modperl.com/|Writing Apache Modules with Perl and C]]
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