Pylons - use Python 2.5 or 2.6?

Question

What version of Python is recommended for Pylons and why?

Answer 1

You can use Python 2.3 to 2.6 , although support for 2.3 will be removed in a future version. You cannot use Python 3 yet .

There is currently no real reason to endorse Python 2.5 or 2.6. Use what is best for you.

Answer 2

The pylons themselves say he needs at least 2.3 and recommends 2.4+. Since 2.6 is ready for production , I would use that.

Answer 3

I would say use 2.5:

there is one reason to support 2.5 through 2.6: if you need to be compatible with python specified on linux or Mac installation (I don't know which version of mac mac provides, but you understand the idea).

Of course, if you need a 2.6 function, please do it, but if it is not, why require 2.6? Remember that your application will be hosted somewhere where deployment restrictions will apply.

If you will distribute your application on open source, all the more.