Python Issues

[iHammmy]

Hello all,

 

I recently decided to take up learning Python in my spare time. I'm not sure which download to use though, the 3.4.2 one, or the 2.7.8 one. I'm looking for ease of use, which one may be most valuable in a job, and which one is the most powerful to use in a real world situation. I have learnt abit of the 2.7.8 but i'm not sure wether it's worth carrying it on as there is the newer  3.4.2 version out.

 

Thanks,

 

~ Harry

[Enderman]

They are the same thing with added features and minor changes.

Use the latest version and make your life easier with the new features

 

One major change is that now you have to do

print(x)

instead of

print x

Not a biggie

[iHammmy]

Hello Enderman,

 

Thanks for the information. I was just wondering though, how you said "Use the latest version and make your life easier with the new features" which new features are these?

 

Thanks,

 

~ Harry

[madknight3]

For many years, people were hesitant to move from 2.7 to 3. Maybe that's still the case. But with 3.3 and 3.4, it seems at least some people are ready to switch. Example 1 and example 2. 

 

But it seems like a lot of people still want to stick with 2.7 so there's probably no right or wrong choice. Personally, I think I would use the latest version unless I had some reason not to (like compatibility issues with libraries/software I want to use). When it comes down to it, it's not that hard to start learning one and then switching to the other if the need ever arises.

 

Here are some more differences. And here are the official list of changes if you feel like digging through them.

• 3.0 changes
• 3.1 changes
• 3.2 changes
• 3.3 changes
• 3.4 changes

Finally, you can also always Google "python 2.7 vs 3.4" (or similar types of searches) and look at the articles and discussions. Just remember to look at things that are recent to make sure they are considering the 3.4 version which was released in March 2014.

[iHammmy]

Hello madknight3,

 

Thanks for the help, I think i'm going to use 2.7 as it just seems better for me You have defiently been a big help

 

~ Harry

[madknight3]

No problem, enjoy Python, it's a fun language!

[iHammmy]

Thanks

[Nuluvius]

Indeed IornPython still utilizes 2.7