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@ -13,6 +13,12 @@ Homebrew provided a `python@2` formula until the end of 2019, at which point it
## Python 3.x ## Python 3.x
Homebrew provides a formula for Python 3.x (`python@3.x`). Homebrew provides a formula for Python 3.x (`python@3.x`).
**Important:** Homebrew does not guarantee that Python 3, once installed, remains the same version.
In particular, Homebrew may choose to upgrade the minor or patch version of Python 3, which may in
turn break any custom virtual environments that use the Homebrewed Python. Python developers
who expect virtual environment stability should consider using a Python version manager rather than
the Homebrewed Python.
The executables are organised as follows: The executables are organised as follows:
* `python3` points to Homebrew's Python 3.x (if installed) * `python3` points to Homebrew's Python 3.x (if installed)