What does the cryptic crossword clue "Python handlers perhaps - like some in The 1A ? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Python handlers perhap s – li ke some in The 1A". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is CODERS.

Python handlers perhaps - like some in The 1A ? (6)

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