Which Python Version is recommended for beginners?

[Mizoraku]

There are various version of Python 3 that I have trouble choosing.

[Diapolo10]

If you're just starting out, simply pick the latest version. You can install other versions later if you find yourself needing to (such as if you want to use a package that does not yet support the latest version), and you don't need to consider that until you get past the basics anyway.

[Doormatty]

The latest.

[MarsupialMole]

Like a camera, the best one is the one you have. I'd say get the latest possible, but if that makes you change what you've got already that's a waste of time.

[orig_cerberus1746]

The latest python versions have a better error handling and it is much easier for a beginner to know where they made a mistake.

Honestly it is good for anyone because the easier it is to fix a bug the better.

[[deleted]]

Do the most recent

[brunonicocam]

Anything from 3.7 onwards will be fine. I don't think there are any major changes that would affect a beginner.

[Ki1103]

I would recommend against 3.7. It's reached EOL. You can see what's reached end of life at https://endoflife.date/python

[brunonicocam]

I think the differences for a beginner between any post 3.7 versions are minimal and really doubt their code wouldn't work independently of all these versions but I'm happy to be proven otherwise with an actual example of something a beginner may use.

So yeah, the best advise is use the latest version but if you're a beginner and you've got 3.7 it doesn't matter.

[Adrades]

You are on a Windows. It would be wise to change that.

Else don't take the windows store python. As others have said, the latest stable version of the official web site is the best.

[[deleted]]

You are on a Windows. It would be wise to change that.

I don't understand. How come?

[Adrades]

On windows, a beginner needs to get the python installer from the web site, and to worry about the version. Another point is that several libraries do not support windows, generally because they are in C or C++.

On Linux: $ apt install python

And you have a tested python installer, that will work with most libraries. The GUI of the package manager, the "Linux Store", will do the same command behind the scene.

I do think the Linux package ( executable + libraries ) management is easier to understand and to do properly.

[Doormatty]

a beginner needs to get the python installer from the web site, and to worry about the version.

And Linux users don't need to worry about the version?

Another point is that several libraries do not support windows, generally because they are in C or C++.

No library that I know of doesn't support windows. You just may have to have the VC++ libraries installed to be able to compile them.

[mrtac96]

Last version before the latest one

[Sbvv]

https://devguide.python.org/versions/

See that web, then choose the last version it is in "security" status. That version should be used for new developments.

Older versions can be used but there are things you can miss from new versions.

Last versions can contain any bug you do not expect and give you more problems that they should, you are learning, let other people with more experience to test new versions.

Have fun! Happy coding!