CPython Internals
by Anthony Shaw · first published 2021
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Explains how CPython works internally, covering the runtime and compiler; suited to advanced Python developers who want to go deeper than practical usage guides.
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Get your guided tour through the Python 3.9 interpreter: Unlock the inner workings of the Python language, compile the Python interpreter from source code, and participate in the development of CPython. Are there certain parts of Python that just seem like magic? This book explains the concepts, ideas, and technicalities of the Python interpreter in an approachable and hands-on fashion. Once you see how Python works at the interpreter level, you can optimize your applications and fully leverage the power of Python. By the End of the Book You’ll Be Able To: Read and navigate
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…Slatkin is very good, still going through the Second Edition, but I like the practical side of this book. If you want to go really deeper like the inner working of CPython I'd recommend Anthony Shaw's CPython internals. It has been on my radar for some time now, still going through the serie of blog posts from tenthousandmeters[0] 0: https://tenthousandmeters.com/blog/python-behind-the-scenes-...
on “Ask HN: Advanced Python Coding Books” ↗You should give a go at reading or recommending Anthony Shaw's excellent book[1] (or at the very least the free article on Real Python[2]). 1. https://realpython.com/products/cpython-internals-book/ 2. https://realpython.com/cpython-source-code-guide/
on “How the Python object system works” ↗…Python Distilled, David M. Beazley (Beginner to Intermediate Level) - Effective Python (2nd Edition), Brett Slatkin (Intermediate Level) - Fluent Python (2nd Edition), Luciano Ramalho (Advanced Level) - CPython Internals, Anthony Shaw (Advanced Level) - Architecture Patterns with Python, Harry J. W. Percival & Bob Gregory (Advanced Level)
on “Ask HN: Python Programming Books” ↗CPython Internals by Anthony Shaw - https://realpython.com/products/cpython-internals-book/ Podcast episode with the author - https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/240/a-guided-tour-of-the...
on “Ask HN: What are the best resources for understanding Python under the hood” ↗Thanks for the recommendation for Effective Python! As for the CPython Internals Series, I've been following that and it's really quite excellent (I just wish there was a dead-tree version of it -- I still prefer physical books).
on “Ask HN: Advanced Python Coding Books” ↗If you're looking for a book describing the runtime and compiler, etc., maybe "CPython Internals"?
on “The BEAM Book (2017)” ↗https://www.amazon.ca/CPython-Internals-Guide-Python-Interpr...
on “Ask HN: Advanced Python Coding Books” ↗Real Python puts out a book called CPython Internals. Are there any similar resources (books, posts, videos, etc) for Golang? I'm a beginner, but trying to develop a more intuitive understanding than simple syntax adoption.
on “Ask HN: How best to learn the internals of Golang?” ↗…some books for mid to advanced programming in Python? I already know Puthon and programming in general but want to improve my Python skills. I know only Fluent Python which I'm currently reading, and CPython Internals.
on “Think Python, 3rd Edition” ↗