4 useful features you won't be seeing in Python
Here's why some popular features found in other languages—including static typing, multiline lambdas, and native JIT compilation—are a no-go for Python, at least for now.
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5 useful features you won’t be seeing in Go
Why Go may never get a ternary operator, algebraic types, immutable objects, default argument values, or the error handling features found in other programming languages.
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Python removes ‘dead batteries’ from standard library
A slew of obsolete modules are slated to be dropped from Python, a possible prelude to a process for keeping the standard library cleaner.
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Microsoft’s Pyjion compiler for Python reaches 1.0
Pyjion, a just-in-time (JIT) compilation system for Python that compiles to the .NET 6 runtime, is now available in a 1.0 version.
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Python virtualenv and venv dos and don’ts
Python virtual environments shine for keeping projects and conflicting packages separate. Just keep these dos and don’ts in mind.
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Python stands to lose its Global Interpreter Lock, and gain a lot of speed
A new project to change the CPython runtime to boost multithreaded performance has drawn the attention of Python’s core development team.
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OpenAI debuts Python-based Triton for GPU-powered machine learning
Triton uses Python’s syntax to compile to GPU-native code, without the complexities of GPU programming.
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8 great Python libraries for natural language processing
With so many NLP resources in Python, how to choose? Discover the best Python libraries for analysing text and how to use them.
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Get started with Numba
Want faster number-crunching in Python? You can speed up your existing Python code with the Numba JIT, often with only one instruction.
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Get started with Anaconda Python
Anaconda provides a handy GUI, a slew of work environments, and tools to simplify the process of using Python for data science.
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11 tips for speeding up Python programs
Python programmers have many options for improving the performance of their apps. Here’s where to start.
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Python’s creators unveil speed-up plans
Incremental improvements are on the way that promise to speed up Python by a factor of 2x to 5x, and remain compatible with existing code.
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Pyston project open sources faster Python
Pyston 2.2 yields a roughly 30 per cent speed improvement over standard CPython, and the software is now available under an open source licence.
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What’s new in Python 3.10
The latest beta version of Python sports powerful pattern matching features, better error reporting, and smarter typing syntax for wrapped functions.
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6 projects that push Python performance
Python has never been as speedy as C or Java, but several projects are in the works to get the lead out of the language.
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