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Python 3.10 EOL Looms: Migrate to 3.13 Before Wheels Vanish
Python 3.10 reaches end of life on October 31, 2026, and 3.11 follows soon after, forcing teams to upgrade to 3.13. However, many PyPI packages lack 3.13 wheels due to build toolchain lag, especially on older macOS and manylinux targets. The guide advises auditing dependency matrices, pinning versions, and updating CI to build wheels for macOS 12+ and current manylinux tags.
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The migration path is clear but the wheel gap is a real headache for teams on older platforms; start testing now to avoid a last-minute scramble.
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How to migrate from Python 3.10/3.11 to 3.13: Handling the Dual EOL and Missing PyPI Wheels →
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