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alexwilde | 9 years ago

https://learnpythonthehardway.org/python3/

Just received an email the other day about the alpha.

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dx034|9 years ago

> I do not recommend Python 3 to any beginner due to serious issues with the design of strings, destruction of dynamic typing in strings vs. bytes, ...

He still doesn't seem to be a fan of Python 3. Not sure if it's a good idea to write a book about a language that you don't like..

whyever|9 years ago

It seems like he does not like programming in general:

> I've been programming for a very long time. So long that it's incredibly boring to me. [...] Programming as a profession is only moderately interesting. It can be a good job, but you could make about the same money and be happier running a fast food joint.

michaelchisari|9 years ago

This has been my biggest problem with suggesting LPTHW to people. Not just that it was Python2 oriented, but that it was explicitly opposed to Python3.

I'm glad they're finally moving on to Python3.