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A tail calling interpreter for Python (already landed in CPython)

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122 points phsilva | 1 comments | 17 Feb 25 07:12 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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thunkingdeep ◴[20 Feb 25 03:19 UTC] No.43110710[source]▶
This does NOT mean Python will get Tail Call Optimization, as Guido cannot be shown The Light, and has decided.
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ehsankia ◴[20 Feb 25 03:39 UTC] No.43110832[source]▶
Guido is no longer BDFL though, it's the steering committee that decides.
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1. thunkingdeep ◴[20 Feb 25 04:06 UTC] No.43110980[source]▶
Ah, you’re correct. My comment was mainly meant as a tongue in cheek remark to point out that this definition of tailcall is wholly separate from Python function objects and merely an implementation detail.