CPython

CPython:

CPython is an implementation of the Python programming language. It is the default and most widely used implementation of Python and is written in C. CPython is often referred to as “Python” when distinguishing it from other implementations such as PyPy, Jython, and IronPython.

CPython includes a bytecode compiler and an interpreter. The source code written in Python is first compiled into bytecode, which is a lower-level representation of the code. The bytecode is then executed by the interpreter. CPython also provides a standard library that includes various modules and packages for performing common tasks.

One of the key features of CPython is its compatibility with C extension modules. It allows developers to write performance-critical parts of their code in C and seamlessly integrate them with Python. This feature enables CPython to achieve a good balance between the simplicity and expressiveness of Python and the performance of native code.

CPython has a Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) that ensures thread safety by allowing only one thread to execute Python bytecode at a time. While the GIL simplifies the implementation of CPython, it can limit the ability to fully utilize multiple CPU cores in certain scenarios.

 the latest stable release of CPython is version 3.9.7. However, there may have been newer releases since then, so it’s advisable to check the official Python website for the most up-to-date information.