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2to3 Command: Convert All Files In Directory

An engineer would use the 2to3 command to batch convert all Python 2 files in a specified directory to Python 3 format while optionally specifying an output directory for the converted files. Exact CLI syntax to convert all files in directory using 2to3.

When to use this: An engineer would use the 2to3 command to batch convert all Python 2 files in a specified directory to Python 3 format while optionally specifying an output directory for the converted files.

Command Syntax

2to3 -o <path/to/python3_directory> -W -n <path/to/python2_directory>

Command Breakdown

-o
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-W
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-n
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to convert all files in directory using 2to3.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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