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Given that it was released as stable today (Oct 5th 2020), should the title be "Python 3.9 Released" ? EDIT: Previously had a typo "3.8" instead of "3.9", my a

Given that it was released as stable today (Oct 5th 2020), should the title be "Python 3.9 Released" ? EDIT: Previously had a typo "3.8" instead of "3.9", my apologies.

edgyquant 6y ago
This is about 3.9, I don’t think it’s stable yet. I’m just upgrading to 3.8 today.
- rattray 6y ago
  3.9.0 was released as stable today: https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-390/ https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-390/ > Release Date: Oct. 5, 2020 > This is the stable release of Python 3.9.0
- toyg 6y ago
  Wait until you read that they’re moving to yearly releases... I love python but these short release cycles can be really annoying.
lhoff 6y ago
According to the Guideline "please use the original title, unless it is misleading or linkbait; don't editorialize" the Title should be "What’s New In Python 3.9"+ https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- hyperrail 6y ago
  Right now, the link title is not even that, but just "Python 3.9". I wouldn't be surprised if it was an after the fact change; I've observed that HN admins never let "X Y.Z Released" or "What's New In X Y.Z" headlines stand but change them to "X Y.Z" or even just "X" almost immediately. It's a strange HN-ism that puzzles me - "OK, what's so important about Foo 3.14?" There is a rule that is (barely IMO) on point though in the posting guidelines you linked to: > If the title begins with a number or number + gratuitous adjective, we'd appreciate it if you'd crop it. E.g. translate "10 Ways To Do X" to "How To Do X," and "14 Amazing Ys" to "Ys." Exception: when the number is meaningful, e.g. "The 5 Platonic Solids."