Python 2.0 Release

Python 2.0 introduces list comprehensions, a full garbage collector, and enhanced Unicode support, marking a major evolution and increased community input.

Significance

Python 2.0 was a significant release that incorporated major features, many contributed by the community, setting the stage for Python's widespread adoption.

Key facts

Date
2000-10-16
Type
release
Location
Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI), Reston, Virginia, USA