An announcement from the Steering Council regarding the JIT project
3 hours ago
- #CPython
- #JIT-compiler
- #PEP-process
- The CPython Steering Council acknowledges the experimental JIT compiler's technical achievements and recent performance improvements.
- They request a Standards Track PEP to address long-term commitments for the JIT, including maintenance, compatibility with existing features, and impact on redistributors.
- No new JIT development on the main branch is allowed until a PEP is accepted, though bug and security fixes can continue.
- The PEP should explore a flexible JIT infrastructure supporting multiple implementation strategies rather than a single concrete JIT.
- A six-month deadline is set for PEP submission and resolution; if unmet, the JIT code must be removed from the main branch.