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Diego Russo @diegor.it · 16d

After hosting the CPython Core Dev Sprint at Arm, I went to @pyconuk.org in Manchester. I even brought my kids so they could experience a Python conference. 🐍💙

I stepped in last-minute to give my talk on the CPython JIT. 😎

Recordings here 👉 youtu.be/5-AA7-fHYYM?...

PYCON UK 2025: Exploring the CPython JIT, Diego Russo

YouTube video by PyCon UK

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · 16d

The CPython Core Dev Sprint 2025 in Cambridge is a wrap, the biggest and best yet! 🎉🐍

50+ core devs, Python 3.14rc2 released, Arm talks on ISA/compilers, and a true Cambridge experience!

I’ve shared the full story (with photos) on LinkedIn 👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Aug 21

🐍 The Python ecosystem on Arm is thriving!

From native GitHub runners to JIT optimizations and PyTorch on Windows, the platform is more mature than ever. And there’s more coming, check out our 2025 update:

🔗 community.arm.com/arm-communit...

#Python #CPython #Arm #OpenSource #WoA

Python on Arm: 2025 update

Python powers applications across Machine Learning (ML), automation, data science, DevOps, web development, and developer tooling.

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 25

We are expanding the CPython team in the Runtimes organisation at Arm, hiring Senior Software Engineers in Cambridge/Manchester. 🇬🇧

Love diving into CPython internals or improve its performance?🐍

Apply here:👇
careers.arm.com/job/cambridg...

Senior Software Engineer - CPython Runtime in Cambridge at Arm

Learn more about and apply for the Senior Software Engineer - CPython Runtime job in Cambridge at Arm

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 22

I just got back from @europython.eu 2025!

I spoke about the CPython JIT, mentored a new speaker, introduced the keynote, and connected with amazing people.

Now even more proud to be part of this community 🐍💛

📖 Full recap on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Back from EuroPython 2025 and still buzzing with energy 🎉🐍 | 🐍 Diego R.

Back from EuroPython 2025 and still buzzing with energy 🎉🐍 This year was special in so many ways. I had the privilege of wearing many hats: 👨‍🏫 Speaker, I shared my work on the CPython JIT 🧠 Program...

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 18

Slides can be found here: github.com/diegorusso/d...

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 18

I gave a talk at @europython.eu about “Exploring the CPython JIT” where I go to a journey in the execution pipeline, from the Python source code to native machine code.

Feel free to reach me out if you have any question.

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Jul 16

Diego Russo, Python Core Developer, is speaking about "Exploring the CPython JIT" in the main hall of EuroPython 2025 🐍

#europython #europython2025 #python #cpython #jit #compilers

https://ep2025.europython.eu/session/exploring-the-cpython-jit

CC @europython

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 15

Just landed in Prague for @europython.eu :)

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 13

⚠️ This post is in Italian! 🇮🇹 (just this once 😉)

Parlo di interpreter, JIT, PEP 11 e community in Intervista Pythonista 🎙️

🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/75Fk...

🍎 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

#Python #CPython #Podcast

Runtime e Interpreter con un Core Developer! #66

Intervista Pythonista · Episode

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jul 7

I hope to see you all in Prague next week!

EuroPython 2025 Prague & Remote @europython.eu · Jul 4

Join Diego Russo @diegor.it at EuroPython for "Exploring the CPython JIT". Talk: ep2025.europython.eu/D8FJPN

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Jun 23

What are you looking forward to at EuroPython this year?

EuroPython 2025 Prague & Remote @europython.eu · Jun 23

What are Diego @diegor.it and Lysandros @lysnikolaou.com looking forward to at EuroPython this year? 👀

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 31

Nice one! I wasn’t sure about the fourth one!

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 21

🚀 My #MSBuild2025 session is live!

Learn how CPython & PyTorch now build and run natively on Windows on Arm using GitHub-hosted runners, no cross-compilation needed!

Watch here 👉 build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

#PyTorch #CPython #GitHubActions #Arm64

Run PyTorch natively on Windows on Arm using GitHub Runners

Effortlessly run PyTorch natively on Windows on Arm—no compilation required! Thanks to joint efforts between Arm, Microsoft, and upstream projects like PyTorch and NumPy, Windows on Arm GitHub runners...

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 15

Just attended my first Python Language Summit! 🐍
A day full of fascinating discussions, ideas, and brilliant people.
Grateful to be part of this amazing community.💙

#PyConUS

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Brett Cannon @snarky.ca · May 14

There were layoffs at MS yesterday and 3 #Python core devs from the Faster CPython team were caught in them. If you know of any jobs, please send them their way:

Eric Snow: www.linkedin.com/in/ericsnowc...
Irit Katriel: www.linkedin.com/in/irit-katr...
Mark Shannon: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-shan...

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 14

Thanks for your support!

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 13

I’m officially a CPython Core Developer! 🐍

I’ve been using Python since 2006 — contributing back was a dream, and now it’s real.
Huge thanks to everyone who supported me, and to Arm for backing me from day one.

It’s not the destination — it’s the journey. 💙

🔗 discuss.python.org/t/vote-to-pr...

Vote to promote Diego Russo

Thank you all for the kind words and support! I’m truly honoured — and honestly a bit overwhelmed — to be joining the CPython core team. I’ve learned so much from this community, and I’m incredibly ...

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Brett Cannon @snarky.ca · May 6

The spec for pylock.toml is up!

packaging.python.org/en/latest/sp...

pylock.toml Specification - Python Packaging User GuideContentsMenuExpandLight modeDark modeAuto light/dark, in light modeAuto light/dark, in dark mode

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · May 4

Congratulations guys!! I hope you had both a fantastic day!

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Apr 27

I’m giving a talk there! And of course you are more than welcome in Cambridge!

Diego Russo @diegor.it · Apr 27

I’m attending too :)

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Diego Russo @diegor.it · Apr 25

🔥 PyTorch native builds are now available for Windows on Arm!

✅ No x64 emulation
🚀 Faster performance
📦 Works on Surface Pro X, Dev Kits & GitHub Actions

Dev workflows on Arm64 just got way better.

🔗 blogs.windows.com/windowsdevel...

@microsoft.com

#PyTorch #WindowsOnArm #AI #ML #Arm64

PyTorch Arm native builds now available for Windows

We are excited to announce the availability of Arm native builds of PyTorch for Windows! Until now, developers and researchers had to compile PyTorch locally to support Windows Arm64. With PyTorch 2.7...

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · Apr 15

Sending a big thank you to Arm for providing ARM GitHub Action runners to CPython ahead of the public preview launch today! github.blog/changelog/20... #python #cpython

Windows arm64 hosted runners now available in public preview · GitHub Changelog

Now in public preview, Windows arm64 hosted runners are available for free in public repositories. This runner comes with a Windows 11 Desktop image, fully equipped with all the tooling…

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Python Software Foundation @python.org · Apr 1

BREAKING! Guido van Rossum, the legendary creator of #Python, has officially reinstated himself as Benevolent Dictator for Life (BDFL).

Feat. Guido van Rossum, @pumpichank.bsky.social, @snarky.ca and @mariatta.ca‬

Stay tuned for the documentary coming this summer!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxB...

BREAKING: Guido van Rossum Returns as Python's BDFL

YouTube video by Honeypot

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