Python 3.9.13 is now available

Change effective on 17 May 2022

Python 3.9.13 is now available.

For more information, see our page on Python Support.

Of note, the build process for this release includes a number of improvements that reduce the size of the Python runtime included in application slugs by 75%, freeing up more space for application dependencies and other assets. For more details, see the Python buildpack changelog.