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GIL [1 record]

Record 1 2021-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Programming Languages
  • Codes (Software)
CONT

The Python global interpreter lock or GIL, in simple words, is a mutex (or a lock) that allows only one thread to hold the control of the Python interpreter. This means that only one thread can be in a state of execution at any point in time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Langages de programmation
  • Codes (Logiciels)

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