python-is-python3 with macOS homebrew

· Thiago Perrotta · Nov. 30, 2025, 4:05 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the common annoyance for macOS users related to the absence of a native `python` executable, while `python3` is available. The author proposes various solutions including using shell aliases, a wrapper script, and ultimately creating a Homebrew formula called `python-is-python3` that creates a symlink from `python` to `python3`, streamlining the development process for Python on macOS.
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