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Free-threaded Python (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Invest in Progress, Not Perfection

JavaScript's extensive investment in speed and efficiency, particularly with V8 in Chrome, highlights the challenges faced in enhancing the performance of a free-threaded Python. The development team acknowledges that producing a streamlined and effective product will take time, potentially exceeding multiple releases. However, there is a pressing need to provide users with a functional version to validate its usefulness and explore new use cases, addressing the critical 'chicken and egg' dilemma of innovation versus experimentation.

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