Python Language Summit: Python Without the GIL
> “We need to lay out a plan of how to proceed,” remarked Pablo Galindo Salgado. “Just creating a PR with 20,000 lines of code changed is infeasible.”<p>One of the saddest things about popular open-source projects like Python is how inevitably the maintainers become worn down and jaded over time, due to constantly filtering and protecting Python from dumb or nonsensical ideas.<p>Then when something like this comes along, a true game changer, maintainers have no energy or goodwill left to collaborate on these infinitely important  initiatives, like removing the dogdamn GIL.  This is way more significant than everything I'm aware of that's happened since the birth of the language.  All other things have been, trivial miuntiae in comparison.<p>It bears repeating: "everything else has been <i>trivial minutiae</i> in comparison to a GIL-ectamy for Python."<p>It cannot be understated, removing the GIL will be a HUGE deal for Python!  It's an ugly wart which has existed for about 30 years, and <i>nobody else has produced and delivered a working solution to the community</i>.<p>I wish Team Python would welcome GIL Eradication with open arms and a supportive attitude.  This would look like focusing on helping identify and implement solutions to the impediments rather than simply pointing out problems and then helicoptering away.