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please see this question: How to default Python3.8 on my Mac using Homebrew?

I'm trying to accomplish the same thing. I brew installed python and that gave me the latest 3.9; however, I would like to use 3.8 to maintain dependencies.

When i check terminal for the version of python the result is always the macOS default of 2.7.

I've used this method above and many other methods, but I am new to homebrew and zsh and I have not found a work around.

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  • Welcome to Stack Overflow! There are methods that allow you to switch the version of Python you need [per project](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/52138280/easiest-way-to-use-python-3-6-and-3-7-on-same-computer). Would this help? – karolus Nov 17 '20 at 04:22

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I would encourage you to use pyenv to manage different python versions in your local.

brew install pyenv
pyenv install 3.7.9
pyenv install 3.8.6

Then you can control machine default by using pyenv global x.x.x

pyenv global 3.8.6
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