Will I encounter problems when learning python version 2.7 while using python version 3.6 on my computer?

Answer 1

Yes, some syntax differences and minor module incompatibility issues might happen.

Answer 2

@seamiki Good point. Some modules might simply be incompatible. Although many creators try to supply at least basic compatibility of their modules between Python versions.

Answer 3

"minor modules incompatibility" is between different versions of python 3

"major modules/packages incompatibility" is what I faced between 2.7 and 3

Answer 4

i was listening to an interview with Guido Van Rossum(python creator) from about a month ago, and he very much wants the python community to move forward with python 3. If you're learning 2.7 to create new work using it then i'd consider using 3.

Answer 5

you can offcourse have both on your computer. for basic language learning you shouldn't have a problem though. the issues will only really start to kick in once you work with other external packages and frameworks.

Answer 6

Just search any issues you have online, the community is usually really helpful.