[Python-Dev] 2.7 Release? 2.7 == last of the 2.x line?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> It's pretty easy to make Python source that works under 2.6 and 3.x. 
> It's basically impossible to make Python source that works under 2.4/2.5
> and 3.x.  You may be able to write code that works under 2.4/2.5 and
> works cleanly with 2to3 to produce 3.x code.  I haven't tried that
> route, though in theory it should work.  All you really need is syntax
> compatibility.

I have tried that route for a number of projects, and I think it works
really well. It is also supported by distribute.

> In a nutshell, I don't think you need two branches to support an
> extension module on Python 2 and Python 3.
> 
> YMMV.

Exactly my experience as well.

Regards,
Martin