Learn Python 2.x from Dive Into Python 3?

Question

I keep hearing that Dive Into Python 3 is more pythonic than Dive Into Python. I have some experience in programming, but at the same time I'm new to Python (only went thru the official tutorial so far). I will be using Python 2.x at work. Would it make sense to use Dive Into Python 3 to learn Python 2.x?

Answer 1

Yes. The difference between python versions isn't too big, and from what I've read from reviews, Dive Into Python 3 is more "consumable" than the original book.

Just have the python 2 reference at hand when you're programming, so you'll quickly find what is different and how to change it to be py2 compliant. The reference tip is applicable in all situations anyways.