How Two Undergrads Are Speeding Up Future Python Code - Runtime Bytecode Optimization

Discover how two undergraduate students are revolutionizing CPython's performance in this 24-minute PyCon US talk. Learn about the experimental runtime bytecode optimizer planned for CPython 3.13, which aims to implement advanced techniques like type propagation, guard elimination, and constant promotion. Gain insights into the development process of this optimizer, led by university students with varying levels of CPython experience. Explore the technical aspects of the performance enhancements and hear about the students' experiences as underrepresented contributors to CPython. Get inspired to contribute to CPython as a university student, regardless of your expertise level in compilers or CPython. Suitable for anyone with basic Python knowledge, this talk offers a blend of technical insights and personal experiences in open-source contribution.