Python 3.0 has been released

[v0id]

Although I don't spend much time on programming anymore, I discovered Python got released today (December 3rd, 2008) after years of development and several release candidates, and I thought I would announce it here.

Python 3000 or Py3K as it has also been called ships with lots of new features, including the already-known feature (if one can say so), that it won't be fully compatible with the old 2.x, so the programmer will have to update old scripts in order to get them working with Py3K. Various tools have been released to ease this task, including an official one.

Here's some links you may want to check out:
Release notes and downloads
Releases on the FTP
What's new in Py3K?
Changelog
The new documentation
The PEP on Py3K
Tool for easening the conversion

[Jordan]

Interesting! Do you prefer the new updates or dislike them?

[v0id]

I must admit that I haven't looked much at it yet, but I intend to do so when I get some time on my hands. I remember they have been talking about many other features through the time of development, but it seems like only few of them got through to the final release, but I guess it's like that with most languages.

I look more forward to C++0x to be honest.

[Jordan]

What is the biggest benefit IYO?

[manux]

Increasing demand for speed I guess.

[Brandon W]

Switch through strings would be good for C++0x

I was always thinking of learning Python, might not though, I will still read about it of course

[Donovan]

Well I sure like the new updates but I must admit I was freaking out when the print syntax was not working. I had to go look up some links But I would like to inform everyone that I am now back from my some what long vacation from Code Call.

Also check this site out as well.

What’s New In Python 3.0 — Python v3.1a0 documentation

Link is provided up above hah nvm