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Lex Fridman Podcast

#341 – Guido van Rossum: Python and the Future of Programming

Nov 26, 2022
03:22:36

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  • Python 3.11 introduces significant performance improvements, enhancing the overall execution speed of Python programs.
  • The balance between simplicity and performance is an ongoing consideration in Python's development.

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Python 3.11: Faster Performance

Python 3.11 is set to be released soon and brings with it significant performance improvements. The focus on improving the performance of the interpreter itself has led to faster execution times for Python code. Efforts were made to optimize the interpreter, which is responsible for compiling Python code into bytecode that can be executed by the Python interpreter. By making the interpreter more efficient, Python programs can be executed more quickly, improving overall performance. This improvement demonstrates the ongoing efforts to enhance Python's efficiency, ensuring that it remains a reliable and high-performing programming language.

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