Ask HN: Why is the Python GIL so hard to remove?

2 pointsTylerJaacks1y ago1 comments

So it looks like the Python GIL will be going away soon. Over the years there has been lots of discussion around this topic. Some people say that it is hard to get rid of the GIL. Why is that?

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pestatije1y ago

GIL - Global Interpreter Lock

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse

Ask HN: Why is the Python GIL so hard to remove?

2 pointsTylerJaacks1y ago1 comments

So it looks like the Python GIL will be going away soon. Over the years there has been lots of discussion around this topic. Some people say that it is hard to get rid of the GIL. Why is that?

1 comments

pestatije1y ago

GIL - Global Interpreter Lock

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse