The Python 3.12 release process

The podcast episode provides a detailed rundown of the process involved in releasing Python 3.12. The release is scheduled for October 2nd, 2023, and it goes through various stages including testing and building Python across different platforms. The host interviews Seth Michael Larson, who explains the steps involved in releasing CPython. The release process includes building Windows and MacOS installers, as well as testing all artifacts before signing and publishing them on Python.org. The episode discusses the importance of ensuring the integrity and security of Python packages and highlights the roles of the release manager and security developers in maintaining a secure release process.