Ask HN: Why is the Python GIL so hard to remove?

by TylerJaacks on 10/7/2024, 11:45:57 PM with 1 comments
So it looks like the Python GIL will be going away soon. Over the years there has been lots of discussion around this topic. Some people say that it is hard to get rid of the GIL. Why is that?

  • by pestatije on 10/8/2024, 9:55:46 AM

    GIL - Global Interpreter Lock