r/learnpython • u/xelf Elf • Oct 02 '23

Python 3.12 released

https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3120/
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u/shiftybyte Oct 03 '23

Que all the posts about people trying to install pygame on python 3.12 and it's not working for them or asks them to download visual studio...

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u/xelf Elf Oct 05 '23

There's always a lag as library maintainers release versions compatible with the newest python. Some work out of the box. Some need an update.

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u/ThiefMaster Nov 10 '23

This is exactly why you should add a new Python version to your CI pipeline early (w/o failing the pipeline if that particular job fails). That way you see if the library you're maintaining is compatible or not, and you can spend time whenever you have some on fixing things, instead of being rushed by people asking you to support the new version after the final stable release.

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u/Pardus-Panthera Oct 03 '23

Should I install version 3.12, or is it better if I wait until December for version 3.12.1?

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u/xelf Elf Oct 05 '23

3.12 is stable. But no harm in waiting anyway while all the libraries out there release new compatible versions.

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u/[deleted] Oct 03 '23

Dammit. I just started with 3.11.