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In python there is nuance to the term threads. Threads in python will run in the same python process and use only one core. If you want to use more cores you

In python there is nuance to the term threads. Threads in python will run in the same python process and use only one core. If you want to use more cores you need to use more python processes.

pcl 5y ago
... but that's because of these very GIL limitations, is it not?
- tempest_ 5y ago
  Sure, but I think if you are discussing this type of thing in the context of python you have to use the threads/processes terminology to avoid confusion.
  - simiones 5y ago
    Not in an article explaining why those limitations exist at all.