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> You could have only one version, but you've been brainwashed to think having 5 versions of python on your machine is normal. Is the strict requirement of a s
by Avamander 5y ago
> You could have only one version, but you've been brainwashed to think having 5 versions of python on your machine is normal.
Is the strict requirement of a single Python version really that much better?
- SavantIdiot 5y agoFrom the cost of testing, absolutely. By definition 5 version is 5x more testing. But since most python code is just crap thrown onto githubs and stackoverflow, who cares if it is regressed. But for devs trying to write solid, long-lived code, their cost of testing skyrockets. Python's LTS plan is not strict enough, and releases too frequent. As exhibit A, I give you their attempt at deprecating python2.
- rovr138 5y agoCost of testing is simple. Just launch the tests. Regarding deprecating and moving away from Python 2, this has been discussed ad nauseam and the issues have been recognized around it. By the way, this wasn't a language issue, but an issue managing it. Having said that, do you have any opinions or anything to discuss around the current plans?