Outdated Python 3.14 manual install instructions on Windows #3264
Description
Situation
The README > On Windows section says:
- Install the current version of Python from the Microsoft Store.
The current version of Python (highest version not pre-release) is Python 3.14. This was released on 2025-10-07.
The Microsoft Store offers:
- Python 3.12
- Python 3.13
- Python Install Manager
Note that Python 3.14 is not offered in a stand-alone package, instead the Python Install Manager notes in the "What's new in this version" section "This update bundles 3.14.2 as the default version."
Background
Python 3.13
The Python 3.13 documentation says:
The Microsoft Store package is a simple installation of Python that is suitable for running scripts and packages, and using IDLE or other development environments. It requires Windows 10 and above, but can be safely installed without corrupting other programs. It also provides many convenient commands for launching Python and its tools.
Python 3.14
Python 3.14 documentation says:
To obtain Python from the CPython team, use the Python Install Manager. This is a standalone tool that makes Python available as global commands on your Windows machine, integrates with the system, and supports updates over time. You can download the Python Install Manager from python.org/downloads or through the Microsoft Store app.
Python 3.14 rc3
https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3140rc3/ contains the text:
Python install manager
The installer we offer for Windows is being replaced by our new install manager, which can be installed from the Windows Store or from its download page. See our documentation for more information. ...
The traditional installer will remain available throughout the 3.14 and 3.15 releases.
Suggestion
Modify the node-gyp instructions to correspond to the Python 3.14 documentation.
I suggest to use the link https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html to refer to the live Python 3.x (latest) documentation.