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Free-threaded Python (Changelog Interviews #611)

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Navigating Free-Threaded Python

This chapter examines the challenges and developments surrounding Python's single-threaded performance, particularly the implications of removing the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL). The discussion highlights community engagement, initial experiences with multi-threaded Python, and the need for adaptation in existing libraries. It also reflects on the evolution of Just-In-Time compilation in Python, showcasing the complexities involved in implementing JIT features while striving for performance and memory efficiency.

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