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Python

Posted by Janko Bauer
Janko Bauer
13,358 Points

Py 3 vs Py 2 Usage

Here we learn Python 3, but where does one use Python 2?

Is anything even still build in 2 or is something that exists in 2 still running in 2 but anything new is build in 3?

2 Answers

Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
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Python 2 is just Python 3, but older. Python 3 was released in 2008 -- about 12 years ago -- and supersedes Python 2. While there are some popular libraries and companies that still haven't converted, those are few and far between. Python 2 officially reached full end-of-support on January 1, 2020, and you should never use it again. Going forward, you should always use Python 3

Janko Bauer
Janko Bauer
13,358 Points

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  • Of course both Python 3 and Python 2 are both used.
  • From what I've seen, it based on personal preference.
  • But if you are working for a company and they use Python 3, you will need to use Python 3 as well. The same goes for Python 2.
  • The main difference is some syntax and features differentials.
  • I've mainly worked with Python 3, so I prefer Python 3 over Python 2.