[Year 12 SofDev] Python Version

[Selina Dennis]

I use Python 2.7.x in my classes, mainly because that's the version I'm most
comfortable with.  Python 3.x is different to Python 2.x and not necessarily
backwards compatible.

 

If you haven't done much with Python before, it doesn't matter which one you
choose - I'd be inclined to go with the 2.5 version as it's already on your
systems. There are lots of materials online for both versions, though, so in
the end it's just personal preference.

 

Regards,

 

Selina Dennis

Strathmore Secondary College

(03) 9379 7999

 

From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Nayak, Jayanti S
Sent: Wednesday, 27 May 2015 1:10 PM
To: sofdev at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Python Version

 

Hi,

 

I want to teach programming concepts using Python programming language to my
Year-10 students. I haven't taught python programming before. 

 

I noticed that the desktop computers in our school have Edustar image with
Python 2.5 version. On their website however, they have two versions -
2.7.10 or 3.4.3. Now I am confused which one to use. 

 

If someone is using python, could you tell me which version would be
recommended. What are limitations with Python 2.5? 

 

 

Ms. Nayak,
Info Tech Teacher,
Sunbury College, 30, Race Course Road,
Sunbury - 3429.

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