Support for Python 3.13

[pykong]

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Well, make Azure Functions compatible with Python 3.13 :)

Also, see #1397

[Goldziher]

please do. we are still waiting for 3.12, so it would be good if this is on your radar as well.

[stevesimmons]

@hallvictoria Now that Python 3.12 support is done (#1397, thank you!), please can you indicate the target date for supporting Python 3.13?

[hallvictoria]

@stevesimmons we are currently targeting this March.

[TJKlein]

@stevesimmons we are currently targeting this March.

@hallvictoria : Any update on this?

[hallvictoria]

We've hit some delays, and our updated preview target date is now May - June.

[polys]

@hallvictoria
Please, don't take this as criticism because I really do appreciate all the work done on Azure Functions, but could you explain why adding support for new Python versions is so difficult? This doesn't seem to be an issue with .NET, Node.js, etc.
It would be really helpful to understand any drawbacks with using Python on Azure Functions, just so we can make better decisions on language choice going forward.

[hallvictoria]

Hi @polys, supporting a new Python version involves updating multiple components of our product, many of which depend on each other. These components have to be released in a specific order, and each follows its own schedule and can take a month+ to fully rollout. Even if our main worker code is ready on time, any delays or urgent fixes in other parts can hold up the overall release.

We completely understand how important it is to have access to the latest language versions, and we apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause. We do prioritize this work, and our team is actively exploring ways to streamline the process and reduce wait times in the future.

Thanks for your patience and for continuing to share your feedback—it helps us improve.

[guimatheus92]

Any news on this one?

[hallvictoria]

@guimatheus92 we are targeting mid-June for preview.