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They asked why didn't Python 3 introduce a compiler when they were able to break backwards compatibility. That question doesn't make sense, because a compiler
by chrisseaton 5y ago
They asked why didn't Python 3 introduce a compiler when they were able to break backwards compatibility.
That question doesn't make sense, because a compiler shouldn't have any impact on your compatibility.
They can introduce a compiler without breaking compatibility, so they don't need to do it with a new language version.
- eatonphil 5y agoOh I see what you mean, I misread the sentence. Switching between language backends has nothing to do with compatibility. Yup makes sense. They can swap implementations at any time.