[Python-Dev] Cython for cPickle?

[Nick Coghlan]

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM, Stefan Behnel <stefan_ml at behnel.de> wrote:
> What do you think?

I think the possible use of Cython for standard library extension
modules is potentially worth looking into for the 3.4 timeframe (c.f.
the recent multiple checkins sorting out the refcounts for the new
ImportError helper function). There are obviously a lot of factors to
consider before actually proceeding with such an approach (even for
the extension modules), but a side-by-side comparison of pickle.py,
the existing C accelerated pickle module and a Cython accelerated
pickle module (including benchmark numbers) would be a valuable data
point in any such discussion.

However, it would definitely have to be pitched to any interested
students as a proof-of-concept exercise, with a real possibility that
the outcome will end up supporting MvL's reply.

Regards,
Nick.

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