SMRTR ProgrammingAug 25, 2026Daily.dev

The Move to Python 3 Begins

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EVE Online is migrating its 2.4 million lines of Python 2.7 code to Python 3 after 16 years on the same version. The move promises faster performance, modern tooling, and easier bug fixes. Stage 1 is already live, converting syntax that both versions accept, with the harder behavioral differences tackled next — all while keeping Tranquility running 23.75 hours a day.

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