Łukasz Langa

Łukasz Langa, release manager for Python 3.8 and 3.9, discusses AsyncIO with Music at PyCon 2020. Topics include event loop comparisons, coroutines, uvloop, and origins of his code formatter, Black. He also shares insights on EdgeDB and transitioning back to Poland.

Łukasz Langa, CPython Developer in Residence at the Python Software Foundation, discusses the groundbreaking features of Python 3.13. Key changes include a new interactive interpreter, experimental free-threaded mode, and a Just-In-Time compiler. He explores the balance between Python's flexibility and the performance challenges posed by languages like Rust. The conversation also touches on corporate contributions, managing backward compatibility, and how Python seamlessly integrates features from other languages to evolve and improve user experience.

Join Łukasz Langa, a key figure in the Python community, as he discusses the story behind core development and Black. Topics include the inspiration behind Black, challenges of maintaining open-source projects, the importance of consistent code formatting, handling user feedback, and the impact of COVID-19 on project progress.

Pablo Galindo and Łukasz Langa, co-hosts of a podcast on Python internals, dive into the exciting changes coming with Python 3.13. They unpack the implications of making the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) optional, marking a significant shift for multi-threading in Python. The duo discusses challenges and optimizations in free-threaded Python, as well as the role of community input in shaping future updates. They also touch on advancements in Python compilation and the importance of tools like Unblocked for developer productivity. Expect an engaging conversation on the evolution of Python!

In this podcast, they discuss core python development, the creation of the Black Python code formatter, YAPF and Ruff, and the evolution of Python code formatting tools. They also touch on the transition to Python 3, balancing passions for music and technology, and the continuous advancements in the Python ecosystem.