Question

Does it matter which version of Python I use?

Answer 1

Yes. You want to use at least 2.6 (I think). Also if you use python 3, some of the keywords change, as well as how division works.

Answer 2

if you are just learning to program (which means you are also new to Python) - to make it easy on yourself for this course i would suggest 2.5.4 to 2.7.2. you can always got to 3 later if you want. one thing that is nice about 2.x is that there is a lot of good/excellent open source modules to do just about anything you want. it may be a while before they get revised to work with 3

Answer 3

yes EXTREMELY. even if you are new to programing, i suggest that you go with python 3.2 or better because it will prevent you from having to relearn new keywords and divisions in the future. i started with python 3 and pygame and i just loved it, and im only a junior in highschool. and most everything is revised to work with 3 at this point. SOME demos and source code examples wont work but all you have to do is a little debugging. hope this helped! - The Doctor

Answer 4

For MIT 6.0 the recommended version is 2.5.4 (as listed under assignments) to follow the lectures and corresponding problems.

Answer 5

ah never mind me then, im sorry i did not realize that the question was for a class i thought it was just for personal use. my apologies.

Answer 6

2.7 is basically the same and considered more stable than 3.x.x as per my personal research.