AI Upgrades 15-Year-Old Python 2 Code to Modern Version
mitsuhiko · x · 2026-07-13
Renowned developer Armin Ronacher tested GPT-5.6's ability to migrate his 15-year-old Python project to modern Python and dependencies. The test revealed that the Agent completed the task without using specialized migration tools. This suggests that traditional Python 2 to 3 migration experiences may no longer be necessary in the face of powerful AI coding assistants.
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