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#512: Building a JIT Compiler for CPython

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Optimizing Python with JIT Compilation

This chapter explores the intricacies of Python's integer performance and the implementation of Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation. It covers key techniques such as integer unboxing and threading optimizations, highlighting advancements made in enhancing performance while ensuring thread safety. The discussion underscores the importance of community involvement in the ongoing development of a more efficient JIT compiler for CPython.

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