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Get started with Temporal and Python

Temporal Python SDK

Take your first steps into building apps with Temporal and Python by setting up your development environment, exploring how Temporal Applications work, and diving into the documentation.

Set up a local development environment for Temporal and Python

Estimated time: ⏱️ ~5 minutes

Make sure you have everything you need to start working with Temporal on your local machine.


Build a Temporal App from Scratch in Python

Estimated time: ⏱️ ~20 minutes

Write a program from the ground up with tests.


Take Temporal 101 with Python

Estimated time: ⏱️ 2 hours

In this course, you will explore the basic building blocks of Temporal: Workflows and Activities. You’ll use these building blocks along with Temporal's Python SDK to develop a small application that communicates with an external service. You'll see how Temporal helps you recover from failures and explore Temporal's execution model and event history. You'll use the Temporal Web UI and Temporal’s command-line tools to explore and interact with your Workflows, and you'll use what you've learned to add new features to your existing Workflow.


Review documentation and other resources

Once you're familiar with the basics, you may want to explore the documentation and code examples.