
Zig as a Multi-OS Build System (with Loris Cro)
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Challenges of Managing Multiple Operating Systems in Python Package Index
The chapter delves into the challenges faced in maintaining the Python package index due to the multiplicity of operating systems, discussing the exponential growth of binaries with various CPU architectures and Python versions. The conversation explores the financial implications, challenges in managing package size and dependencies, and the importance of standardization and automation in the build process. It also emphasizes the need for semantic caching as a potential solution to efficiently handle different software component versions.
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