Does Python plan to add JIT or get rid of the GIL?

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  • faster-cpython

    How to make CPython faster.

  • Yes, the Shannon plan, which is actively being worked on by a team headed by Guido, includes JIT work in stages 3 and 4

  • IronPython

    Implementation of Python 3.x for .NET Framework that is built on top of the Dynamic Language Runtime.

  • Sadly, both Jython and IronPython have stalled somewhat. IronPython is slowly working towards Python 3 support. Jython has a roadmap towards Python 3 support, but their version 3 repo is not in active development.

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  • jython3

    A sandboxed attempt at v3 (not maintained)

  • Sadly, both Jython and IronPython have stalled somewhat. IronPython is slowly working towards Python 3 support. Jython has a roadmap towards Python 3 support, but their version 3 repo is not in active development.

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