The main differences between Python 3 and Python 2
It has already been said that Python 3 breaks backwards compatibility with Python 2. Still, it is not a complete redesign. Also, it does not mean that every Python module written for a 2.x release will stop working under Python 3. It is possible to write completely cross-compatible code that will run on both major releases without additional tools or techniques, but usually it is possible only for simple applications.
Why should I care?
Despite my personal opinion on Python 2 compatibility, exposed earlier in this chapter, it is impossible to simply forget about it right at this time. There are still some useful packages (such as fabric, mentioned in Chapter 6, Deploying the Code) that are really ...
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