Python 313 Release Notes Verified [2021] -

Python 3.13 was officially released on October 7, 2024 . This major update introduces foundational changes to Python's performance and developer experience, most notably the experimental "free-threaded" mode and a Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler. Key Verified Release Highlights Experimental Free-Threaded Mode (PEP 703)

Functionless Commands: You can now type exit, quit, or clear directly without calling them as functions (e.g., exit() is no longer required). 3. Language & Standard Library Updates python 313 release notes verified

A Better Interactive Experience One of the most immediately noticeable changes in Python 3.13 is the complete overhaul of the interactive interpreter, or the Read-Eval-Print Loop (REPL). For years, the default Python REPL was functional but Spartan, lacking the modern amenities found in third-party tools like IPython or productivity features seen in languages like Node.js. Python 3.13 modernizes this experience significantly. The new REPL now supports multiline editing, allowing developers to edit code blocks naturally without re-typing entire functions. It introduces color prompting and syntax highlighting by default, improving readability and reducing eye strain. Furthermore, the inclusion of history browsing and specific commands like exit() and help() without parentheses makes the shell more approachable for beginners and more efficient for experts. This change signals Python’s commitment to improving the "out-of-the-box" developer experience. Python 3

ssl module updates:

• Minimum TLS version raised to 1.2 (no TLS 1.0/1.1).
• New SSLContext.post_handshake_auth for modern TLS features.