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World Congress 2023 • Aug 11, 2023

Python: Behind the Scenes

Diana Gastrin

Did you know adding `__slots__` can slash a Python object's memory footprint by over 80%? Uncover the interpreter's hidden mechanics to write drastically leaner, performant code.

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Evaluating absolute performance thresholds between Python and procedural syntaxes

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