CPython

CPython is the reference implementation of Python written in C, serving as the default and most widely used Python interpreter that executes Python code.

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CPython: The Standard Python Interpreter & GIL Evolution

Discover CPython, the default Python interpreter, its fundamental role in running your code, and the experimental free-threading support introduced with Python 3.13's GIL changes.

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Competition

pypy

Direct competitors

jython

Direct competitors

ironpython

Direct competitors

micropython

Direct competitors

nuitka

Can replace or substitute

pyodide

Can replace or substitute

Integration

Integrates With

django

Official integration support

Integrates With

flask

Official integration support

Integrates With

fastapi

Official integration support

Integrates With

numpy

Official integration support

Integrates With

pandas

Official integration support

Integrates With

pycharm

Official integration support

Compatible With

vscode

Works well together

Integrates With

jupyter

Official integration support

Integrates With

pip

Official integration support

Compatible With

conda

Works well together

Dependencies

c

Foundation technology

openssl

Requires for operation

zlib

Requires for operation

Development

stackless python

Forked from project

cython

Adds functionality to