What is the Python Steering Council?

Body elected to steer CPython development post-Guido, handling big decisions like stdlib changes via charters and votes.

Why is Astral important for Python developers?

Astral's tools like uv and Ruff solve packaging hell — faster installs, locks, linting — positioning them as toolchain kings.

Will Python get a standard lock file format?

Debate rages; Cannon pushes it, uv leads practically, but Council must standardize for pip integration.

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Brett Cannon Spills: Python's Steering Council Drama, Astral's Quiet Takeover, and the Lock File Fight

Python's Steering Council just got a makeover — and Brett Cannon, its longest-serving member, isn't holding back. From Astral's explosive growth to the endless lock file saga, here's the real story.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read

Brett Cannon on podcast mic discussing Python governance and Astral tools

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Python Steering Council charter aims for faster decisions amid growing corporate influence like Astral. 𝕏
Astral's uv and Ruff are fixing Python's packaging woes with speed and reproducibility. 𝕏
Lock file format remains unresolved, but uv's momentum could force a standard soon. 𝕏

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