Discover which Python JIT compiler offers superior speed, the simplest method for integrating PostgreSQL with Python, and the current status of running Python applications within WebAssembly. This week’s report provides insights into these topics and more.
This report investigates how Python’s latest native JIT compares to PyPy, explores alternative languages for machine learning beyond Python, and assesses the feasibility of deploying Python applications in WebAssembly. Continue reading to delve into these and other pressing inquiries within the Python development community.
InfoWorld’s Essential Reads for Python Enthusiasts
CPython vs. PyPy: Which Python runtime boasts superior JIT performance?
For a long time, PyPy and its JIT have been the preferred choice for developers seeking enhanced runtime speed. With CPython now featuring its own JIT, an intriguing comparison of their performance is warranted.
AI and Machine Learning Beyond Python
While Python dominates as the leading language for data science, it’s not the sole option. This section examines the roles of other languages such as Java, Rust, and Go within the data science ecosystem.
Integrate PostgreSQL with Python Effortlessly (video)
Explore pgserver, a library installable via pip that provides a completely self-contained PostgreSQL instance, eliminating the need for complex setup.
Leveraging Rust with Python, and Python with Rust
A classic yet relevant guide: Begin your journey with the PyO3 project, designed to combine Python’s ease of use with Rust’s high performance.
Additional Insights and Python Developments
awesome-python-rs: A Collection of Python Resources Utilizing Rust
With the increasing synergy between Rust and Python, it’s insightful to examine projects that bridge these two languages. While currently a concise list, its brevity facilitates exploration and experimentation.
Could Gradual Enhancements Undermine Python?
In his 2025 Sponsorship Invited Talks lecture, Stefan Marr critically evaluates Python’s initiatives to boost performance and implement genuine parallelism, suggesting these endeavors might introduce novel categories of concurrency issues.
CPython Internals, authored by ‘zpoint’
An extensive compilation of in-depth notes covering nearly every facet of the CPython runtime, including memory layout, garbage collection mechanisms, C API functionality, and various other intricate details.
A Tangential Topic: The PlayStation 2 Recompilation Project
Consider this ambitious undertaking: A tool currently under development aims to recompile PlayStation 2 games for execution on contemporary hardware, achieving this by directly translating MIPS R5900 instructions to C++ rather than relying on emulation.
