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May 21, 2022 · Fundamentals

Updates on the Python nogil Project and GIL Removal Efforts

At the 2022 Python Language Summit, Sam Gross presented the latest progress on the nogil project, targeting Python 3.9, discussing new lock designs, proposed compiler flags to disable the GIL in Python 3.12, and the potential impact on third‑party libraries and CPython development.

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Updates on the Python nogil Project and GIL Removal Efforts

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Dec 8, 2021 · Fundamentals

Can Python Run Without the GIL? Inside the nogil Project and Its Challenges

This article summarizes Sam Gross’s nogil project—a Python 3.9 fork that removes the GIL—detailing its design changes, early benchmarks, integration challenges, and the community’s discussion on feasibility, performance, and the roadmap toward a GIL‑free CPython.

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Can Python Run Without the GIL? Inside the nogil Project and Its Challenges