Brett Ritter, 01.04.2012 07:19: > On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Barry Drake wrote: >> concentrate on Python3 or stay with Python2 and get into bad habits when it >> comes to change eventually? Apart from the print and input functions, I >> haven't so far got a lot to re-learn. > > My recommendation is to go with Python2 - most major projects haven't > made the switch
This statement is a bit misleading because it implies that you actually "have to make the switch" at some point. Many projects are quite happily supporting both at the same time, be it in a single code base (e.g. helped by the "six" module) or by using the 2to3 conversion tool. Also, from what I see and hear, "most major projects" are at least on their way to adapting their code base for Python 3 compatibility, and many, many libraries and other small or large software packages are already available for Python 3. I don't see a major reason for a beginner to not go straight for Python 3, and then learn the necessary Py2 quirks in addition when the need arises. Stefan _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
