I am still living in the 2.x world because all the things I want to do right now in python are in 2 (django, pygame). But I want to be excited about the future of the language. I understand the concept of needing to break backwards compatibility. But it's not particularly exciting to think about. What are the cool new bits I should be reading up on?
Related reading ... http://lucumr.pocoo.org/2011/12/7/thoughts-on-python3 [Zaphod] Hey, Marvin! We've got a job for you. [Marvin] I won't enjoy it. [Zaphod] Yes, you will. There's a whole new life stretching out in front of you! [Marvin] Oh, not another one! [Zaphod] Shut up and listen! There'll be excitement and adventure and really wild things! [Marvin] Sounds awful. [Zaphod] But, Marvin ... [Marvin] I suppose you want me to help you to get into this spaceship ... [Zaphod] Marvin, will you just listen! [Marvin] ... and open the door for you. [Zaphod] What? Er ... Yeah. [Marvin] Well, I wish you'd just tell me, rather than try to engage my enthusiasm, because I haven't got one. -- A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. - Abraham Maslow -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list