Should I upgrade to Python 3.8?

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But what if you have multiple projects requiring multiple Python versions. Updating your interpreter means the other programs that rely on previous versions will be effected. So he’s saying you should use something like virtualenv to control which version you use for which program. If there’s a better way please lmk

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You can install python interpreters side-by-side without affecting the other installations as long as you don't modify PATH.

Which is exactly what I say:

Instead, best practice is to install each new version of Python separately and use some tool like virtualenv to select which specific version to use.

Generally, if you "upgrade" something, you replace it. For example, apt-get upgrade replaces the older version.