How to control the GPIO on the pi

[amigos]

Hello, I am a sorta of a beginner in arch linux, but I am trying to learn. I would like to be pointed in the right direction to be able to write a code preferable python to control an LED or sort and I will build from there.

[pepedog]

I don't know if the wiringpi package is up-to date
pacman-Sy wiringpi
http://wiringpi.com/download-and-install/
This is Gordon's project