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Explore the evolution of compiled language integration in Python beyond Rust in this 44-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Discover why rewriting interpreted Python code with compiled languages offers more than just performance improvements and examine the strategic importance of language diversity in keeping Python relevant. Learn about the foundational reasons behind Rust's success in the Python ecosystem compared to C, while investigating emerging alternatives including Zig, modern C++, and experimental languages like Circle and Carbon. Through practical extension creation examples across different languages, evaluate which options best fit specific needs and could shape Python's future development. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of Python extensions and understand how language ecosystem expansion drives adaptation and growth, with content accessible to beginners while requiring basic Python extension knowledge for full comprehension.
