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Tag Archives: Pycon
Python Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) explained – Pycon Tech Talk
Today I saw a amazing tech talk on the much debated topic of python Global Interpreter Lock a.k.a GIL. Python’s Global Interpreter Lock or GIL is probably one of the least properly understood parts of python, but is extremely important … Continue reading
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PyCon 2009 , Drop ACID and think about data
Yesterday I saw a very informative Pycon talk about alternatives to Relational Database systems , which were the de facto choice of database Systems of the past. But now there are problems which demands a whole new approach towards how … Continue reading