Re:Poll: Which version of Python are you using? [FIXED]
by djmattyg007 on Saturday March 26, 2011 @10:19PM
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I started learning Python in January after requesting the book "Dive Into Python 3" for Christmas. The lack of support for Python 3 on the web is highly frustrating, despite it being out for quite some time. Learning about the chicken and the egg scenario regarding why people have stuck with Python 2 has honestly left me a bit disillusioned after always hearing about what a great language it is.
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Re:Poll: Which version of Python are you using? [FIXED]
by Rantenki on Saturday March 26, 2011 @11:56PM
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That's just silly. 2.x, especially 2.6 and newer are still a fantastic choice. 3.x cleans up some ugliness, but isn't so superior that being stuck with 2.x would make ditching the language a viable choice.
You need to strike a balance between the bleeding edge and the pragmatic choice, and Python 2.x provides a _very_ good balance right now, which is why most of the interesting stuff is happening in that environment still.
Re:Poll: Which version of Python are you using? [FIXED]
by djmattyg007 on Sunday March 27, 2011 @12:58AM
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I'm not thinking of ditching the language by any means. Even from the small amount I've learnt so far I think Python is amazing. It's just a bit frustrating at times when you're confused and unable to find much information about the problem you're having.
And really, I don't understand the point in learning an old version of a programming language. It just means I'm gonna have to wait it out like I have with so many other things.