Python 2 and 3 compatibility utilities

About six

Python 2 and 3 compatibility utilities

Key Features

  • Python 2 and 3 compatibility helpers in one module
  • Utilities for text, binary, and iterator differences
  • Lazy access to moved modules across versions
  • Small, stable shim used by many legacy-compatible packages

Installation

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Quick Info

Latest Version
1.17.0
First Release
2010
License
MIT

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