How We Are Making CPython Faster - Past, Present and Future

Explore the past, present, and future of CPython performance optimization in this 28-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2023. Discover the techniques behind Python 3.11's significant speed improvements over 3.10 and gain insights into upcoming enhancements for versions 3.12 and beyond. Learn about the high-level approach to accelerating CPython through streamlined processes, illustrated with diagrams, simple examples, and basic mathematics. Understand the fundamental principles driving these optimizations without delving into complex computer science terminology. Get a glimpse of estimated performance gains for future CPython releases and the potential speed limits of the Python language.

How we are making CPython faster. Past, present and future — Mark Shannon