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# pandas documentation

Date: Jan 14, 2026 Version: 3.0.0rc1

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`pandas` is an open source, BSD-licensed library providing high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and data analysis tools for the Python programming language.

Getting started

New to pandas? Check out the getting started guides. They contain an introduction to pandas’ main concepts and links to additional tutorials.

User guide

The user guide provides in-depth information on the key concepts of pandas with useful background information and explanation.

API reference

The reference guide contains a detailed description of the pandas API. The reference describes how the methods work and which parameters can be used. It assumes that you have an understanding of the key concepts.

Developer guide

Saw a typo in the documentation? Want to improve existing functionalities? The contributing guidelines will guide you through the process of improving pandas.