[Python-ideas] Mention more alternative implementations on the PSF website

Stefan Behnel stefan_ml at behnel.de
Mon Feb 4 01:57:59 EST 2019


Eric V. Smith schrieb am 03.02.19 um 23:41:
>> On Feb 3, 2019, at 5:31 PM, James Lu wrote:
>> https://www.python.org/download/alternatives/ should possibly mention:
>> - Mention the possibility of compiling Python to WASM 
>>    - WASM allows Web and Mobile use of Python at possibly native speed. Though not mature yet, Pyodide is a working implementation.
> 
> I suggest opening an issue at https://github.com/python/pythondotorg/issues
> 
> Although personally I think it’s too early to mention WASM. 

I agree about the maturity problem, but you could argue that Pyodide is
essentially a "repackaging of CPython for WASM", which would belong into
the second list on the page, once it reaches a level of compatibility and
reliability that makes it relevant for users.

Stefan



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