(osx) how to make python reference python3
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I noticed that the very next page (which is no longer OSX specific) makes the assumption that `python` will invoke the Python 3 interpreter, while the last mention of versions on this page leaves `python` referencing the OSX System Python interpreter. I honestly do not know if this is the "correct" way to configure this default. It looks like brew is cautious about symlinking over the native Python 2.7.10 (High Sierra) and they might have good reason. All of my projects are Python 3 now, so i'm ready to "make it ~facebook~ PATH official with Python 3" Regardless of how it's done - or if it's a bad idea - it's worth mentioning IMO because there is a discontinuity of where this page leaves `python` and where the next page assumes `python` to be.
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this will no longer be neccessary in about a month |
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@kennethreitz Even better! Update to brew defaults coming? |
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correct! March 1st I think :) |
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might as well make this change in the meantime :) |
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I noticed that the next page, Pipenv & Virtual Environments, re-enforces that
pythonwill be assumed to invoke the Python 3 interpreter and is Highly Preferred. The last mention on Installing Python 3 for OSX leavespythonreferencing the OSX System Python interpreter (2.7.10 for high Sierra).I honestly do not know if this is the "correct" way to configure this default. It looks like brew is cautious about symlinking over the native Python 2.7.10 (High Sierra) and they might have good reason.
All of my projects are Python 3 now, so i'm ready to "make it
facebookPATH official with Python 3" - as I think the documentation makes abundantly clear is a goal to to strive for. 😂Regardless of how it's done - or if it's a bad idea and just saying sorry your SOL but use
python3. This would at least remove a the discontinuity between pages and maybe help some people not go through with the native interpreter, the worst of all options on OSX.