Python 2 syntax in examples, why?

[matheusfelipeog]

Hi :)

Why use python 2 syntax in examples today? Since Python 2 has been discontinued in January 1, 2020.

Examples:

• In many examples print "string" syntax is used.

• In "Create a length-N list of lists" is used:

four_lists = [[] for __ in xrange(4)]

instead:

four_lists = [[] for __ in range(4)]

Has a note stating the new syntax:

Note: Use range() instead of xrange() in Python 3.

But is this really necessary today? Isn't it better to update everything to Python 3 syntax?

[matheusfelipeog]

If allowed, I can update everything to Python 3 syntax ;)

[dbader]

@matheusfelipeog Agreed, I think it's time to switch the Guide over to Python 3 🙂

If allowed, I can update everything to Python 3 syntax ;)

Well, that'd be amazing. If you want to put together a pull-request (or a series of PRs we can merge one by one) to make some of these updates that'd be great.

[matheusfelipeog]

Right 😆

I will start the update soon.

[matheusfelipeog]

I updated everything I found 😄

I made a pull request per updated section

[dbader]

Cheers @matheusfelipeog, I just merged those PRs :) Nice work.