Guido van Rossum, the legendary creator of Python, is back as Python’s Benevolent Dictator for Life (BDFL)! But this isn’t the same Guido you remember - he’s introducing new rules, enforcing dramatic coding rituals, and possibly rewriting Python itself… maybe.

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Guido van Rossum has returned as Python's Benevolent Dictator for Life (BDFL), and the role of the steering council is no longer required. He hints at releasing Python 2.8 and introducing a new keyword 'maybe', which is similar to 'if' but with more Pythonic uncertainty. The community expresses excitement about his return.

BREAKING: Guido van Rossum Returns as Python's BDFL