[Biopython-dev] Planning to drop Python 2 support by 2020?

[Peter Cock]

Thank Joao,

I am interpreting the pledge as dropping any expectation of support
for Biopython on Python 2 after 2020, but with enough leeway for an
emergency fix release if required after thereafter.

(Much like how Microsoft officially ended Windows XP support some
time ago, but does occasionally release critical security fixes)

Peter

On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM, João Rodrigues
<j.p.g.l.m.rodrigues at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Peter,
>
> I believe we are on the same page, I just think it's important to mention
> these issues explicitly in writing somewhere because they *will* pop up. The
> pledge should highlight that it drops support for developing for Python 2.x,
> and this I completely agree with. However, I am firmly against dropping all
> support for users stuck with Python 2.x. It's a matter of wording and
> interpretation of the pledge text I guess..
>
> So yes, I agree.
>
> Cheers,
>
> João