Tabs versus spaces in Python programming
I have always used tabs for indentation when I do Python programming. But then I came across a question here on SO where someone pointed out that most Python programmers use spaces instead of tabs to minimize editor-to-editor mistakes. How does that make a difference? Are there other reasons why one would use spaces instead of tabs for Python? Or is it simply not true? Should I switch my editor to insert spaces instead of tabs right away or keep on going like I used to? Alexander Kojevnikov Because PEP-8 tells us to use spaces. yota Tired of chasing after indentation typos ( 8 spaces ? no, 7