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[$] Python's experimental JIT to be removed

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Briefings

Python's experimental JIT compiler, added in 2024 for CPython 3.13, is being removed after the Python Steering Council paused development until a PEP was created. The council required a PEP addressing maintenance, compatibility, and success metrics, but maintainers withdrew PEP 836 after months of discussion, ending the project. This decision affects developers relying on the compiler for performance optimization in large-scale applications.

Key points

• The Python Steering Council paused JIT development in June 2024 until an accepted PEP was created.
• Mainters withdrew PEP 836 after months of discussion, ending the project's development.

Context

The Python JIT compiler was added to CPython in 2024 for the 3.13 release. The Steering Council required a PEP addressing maintenance, compatibility, and success metrics before proceeding, but maintainers withdrew PEP 836 after months of discussion, ending the project.

Limitations

Evidence covers the decision timeline from June 2024 to withdrawal of PEP 836. No specific dates for the final decision are provided, and the exact reasons for withdrawal beyond maintenance, compatibility, and metrics are not detailed.

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