Inside CPython 3.11's New Specializing, Adaptive Interpreter

Explore the groundbreaking "specializing, adaptive interpreter" introduced in Python 3.11 through this insightful PyCon US talk. Delve into the innovative techniques that enable code to self-optimize during runtime, resulting in an average 25% performance boost. Gain a deep understanding of the challenges involved in optimizing dynamic programming languages, discover tools for observing the new interpreter in action, and learn about ongoing efforts to further enhance performance in Python 3.12 and beyond. This 23-minute presentation, delivered by one of the engineers behind this ambitious project, offers a fascinating look into the inner workings of CPython's latest performance improvements.

Talks - Brandt Bucher: Inside CPython 3.11's new specializing, adaptive interpreter