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Python threads are real (operating system) threads. Note that the "threading" and "_threading" modules wrap thread creation and otherwise just use interpreter
by blattimwind 8y ago
Python threads are real (operating system) threads.
Note that the "threading" and "_threading" modules wrap thread creation and otherwise just use interpreter C APIs. Their design flaw is that they assume that they are the only ones using the interpreter API.
- detaro 8y agoI assume parent is referring to the GIL, which limits the performance benefits you get from threads.
- blattimwind 8y agoOh I know, sometimes I just like being pedantic.