Python Performance - Past, Present and Future

Python Performance - Past, Present and Future

Explore the evolution and future of Python performance in this keynote address from EuroPython 2019. Delve into optimization projects, specialized lists, and the challenges of C API implementation. Learn about reference counting, multiple interpreters, and sub-interpreters in Python. Gain insights into past optimization efforts, current performance enhancements, and future expectations for Python's speed and efficiency. Discover how Python's API has developed over time and understand the complexities involved in improving the language's performance while maintaining compatibility.