cpython/Doc/whatsnew/index.rst

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 What's New in Python
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The "What's New in Python" series of essays takes tours through the most
important changes between major Python versions.  They are a "must read" for
anyone wishing to stay up-to-date after a new release.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2

   3.1.rst
   3.0.rst
   2.6.rst
   2.5.rst
   2.4.rst
   2.3.rst
   2.2.rst
   2.1.rst
   2.0.rst
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			`######################`
			`What's New in Python`
			`######################`

			`The "What's New in Python" series of essays takes tours through the most`
			`important changes between major Python versions. They are a "must read" for`
			`anyone wishing to stay up-to-date after a new release.`

			`.. toctree::`
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