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Python in 2024: A Year in Review
Python has had a dynamic year in 2024, solidifying its status as a versatile and widely-used programming language. Let’s delve into the key developments and trends that have shaped Python’s landscape this year.
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Python 3.13: New Features and Enhancements
A significant milestone was the release of Python 3.13 in October 2024. This version introduced several notable features aimed at improving performance and developer experience.
Experimental Just-In-Time (JIT) Compiler
Python 3.13 introduced an experimental JIT compiler, designed to enhance execution speed for performance-critical applications. This feature can be enabled specifically to achieve speed improvements. citeturn0search28
Incremental Garbage Collector
The new incremental garbage collector in Python 3.13 reduces pause times during memory management, leading to smoother performance in applications with extensive object allocations. citeturn0search28
