Talk Python To Me #514: Python Language Summit 2025
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Jul 18, 2025 Seth Michael Larson, a security expert and Python blogger, shares his insights from the closed-door Python Language Summit 2025. He dives into critical discussions about Python's future, covering topics like the need for ARM builders in GitHub CI and the innovative integration of Rust for improved memory safety. Seth also addresses challenges with thread safety, the implications of immutability, and Python's governance dynamics. With excitement for upcoming features in Python 3.14, he provides a glimpse into evolving development opportunities in the community.
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Seth's Language Summit Reporting
- Seth Michael Larson regularly blogs the Python Language Summit to share insights from a closed-door core developers meeting.
- This helps the wider community learn about decisions and discussions shaping Python's future.
Python Mobile Support Matures
- Python mobile support on iOS and Android is nearly production ready for Python 3.14.
- This milestone means Python will work reliably on mobile, expanding its usage beyond desktops and servers.
Free-Threading and Immutability
- Python's free-threading effort focuses on improving concurrency by addressing immutability and shared mutable state.
- Immutable data structures on PyPI will help test safe concurrency before deeper integration into CPython.