My first medium blog on GIL
Posted by suntzuhere@reddit | Python | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Hi everyone, today I tried my first attempt at writing a tech blog on GIL basics like what is it, why it is needed as recent 3.14 gil removal created a lot of buzz around it. Please give it a read. Only a 5 min read. Please suggest if anything wrong or any improvements needed.
GIL in Python: The Lock That Makes and Breaks It
PS: I wrote it by myself based on my understanding. Only used llm as proof readers so it may appear unpolished here and there.
thisismyfavoritename@reddit
why would you make your example not use actual python syntax?..
suntzuhere@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the read. I also wanted people who are not familiar with python or absolute beginners to understand too. Thats why the pseudocode like examples.
JimroidZeus@reddit
Great post!
Writing is pretty solid. There are a few grammar typos here and there. (I only mention this because you said you used an LLM as a proofreader.)
I would have liked bit more information on the specifics around what removing the GIL means and if you’ve played around with it at all. But I guess that could be another post.
suntzuhere@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the read. Yes I am planning on a more detailed post on how they were able to remove it. Didnt do that in this as this is my first blog and wanted to keep it simple.
JimroidZeus@reddit
It’s a great first post. Your illustrative examples are solid and you do a great job explaining.
Will keep an eye out for your next post!