How Python's GIL Works - Deep Dive - YouTube
Description: In this video we explore the Global Interpreter Lock in CPython and why it matters for concurrent programming.

# How Python's GIL Works - Deep Dive

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In this video we explore the Global Interpreter Lock in CPython and why it matters for concurrent programming. We cover threads, multiprocessing, and the upcoming no-GIL Python 3.13 experimental build. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 What is the GIL? 08:30 Threading limitations 15:00 Multiprocessing as a workaround 22:45 Python 3.13 no-GIL Links: - Python 3.13 no-GIL PEP: https://peps.python.org/pep-0703/ - Source code: https://github.com/ArjanCodes/examples
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Published: Mar 15, 2024
@pythonfan123
Great explanation! The GIL has always confused me.
@devguru
The multiprocessing section was very helpful.
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