Talk: Anthony Shaw - Why is Python slow?

Presented by:
Anthony Shaw
When Python completes a comparable application 2-10x slower than another language, why is it slow, and can’t we make it faster?
In this talk, we’re going to explore different theories to understand what makes Python slow, what tasks it’s fast at executing, and how you can make it faster.
Then, finally, we’ll explore what is coming in future versions of Python that might speed it up once and for all.

[@rogertsang4865]

Much appreciated. This talk is so informant and it is a fair comparison with V8.

[@minyakonga8897]

after watching this videos, i want to know following:
1, what's N-Body algorithm
2, what's JIT exactly? why it speeds up the execution?
3, GC: traverse-mark-sweep
4, what's the GIL anyway?

[@nealmcb]

Code for the n-body problem: benchmarksgame-team.pages.debian.net/benchmarksgame/program/nbody-python3-1.html

[@_gamma.]

Thank you for the great talk, I learned a lot!

[@benjaminlush8570]

Incredible video, thank you for taking the time to share the knowledge!

[@Joesabbagh27]

Looking forward to reading your book.

[@greatbahram]

Thanks Anthony, it was a great talk!

[@NestiGX]

Great talk, congratz :)

[@MagnusAnand]

Great video!