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. citeturn0search28

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. citeturn0search28

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