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Coconut (`coconut-lang.org`__) is a variant of Python_ that **adds on top of Python syntax** new features for simple, elegant, Pythonic **functional programming**.
__ Coconut_
.. _Coconut: http://coconut-lang.org/
Coconut is developed on GitHub_ and hosted on PyPI_. Installing Coconut is as easy as opening a command prompt and entering::
pip install coconut
To help you get started, check out these links for more information about Coconut:
- Tutorial_: If you're new to Coconut, a good place to start is Coconut's **tutorial**.
- Documentation_: If you're looking for info about a specific feature, check out Coconut's **documentation**.
- `Online Interpreter`_: If you want to try Coconut in your browser, check out Coconut's **online interpreter**.
- FAQ_: If you have general questions about Coconut—like who Coconut is built for and whether or not you should use it—Coconut's frequently asked questions are often the best place to start.
- `Create a New Issue `_: If you're having a problem with Coconut, creating a new issue detailing the problem will allow it to be addressed as soon as possible.
- Gitter_: For any questions, concerns, or comments about anything Coconut-related, ask around at Coconut's Gitter, a GitHub-integrated chat room for Coconut developers.
- Releases_: Want to know what's been added in recent Coconut versions? Check out the release log for all the new features and fixes.
.. _Python: https://www.python.org/
.. _PyPI: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/coconut
.. _Tutorial: http://coconut.readthedocs.io/en/latest/HELP.html
.. _Documentation: http://coconut.readthedocs.io/en/latest/DOCS.html
.. _`Online Interpreter`: https://cs121-team-panda.github.io/coconut-interpreter
.. _FAQ: http://coconut.readthedocs.io/en/latest/FAQ.html
.. _GitHub: https://github.com/evhub/coconut
.. _Gitter: https://gitter.im/evhub/coconut
.. _Releases: https://github.com/evhub/coconut/releases
Credits
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Contributors
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This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute! `Become a contributor`__.
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__ Contributor_
.. _Contributor: http://coconut.readthedocs.io/en/develop/CONTRIBUTING.html
Backers
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Thank you to all our backers! `Become a backer`__.
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__ Backer_
.. _Backer: https://opencollective.com/coconut#backer
Sponsors
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Support Coconut by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. `Become a sponsor`__.
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__ Sponsor_
.. _Sponsor: https://opencollective.com/coconut#sponsor