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How Python Will Test Adding Rust Into CPython
Python core developers are considering a proposal to integrate Rust into CPython, starting with an optional implementation of the zlib module in Python 3.16. David Hewitt presented timelines and success criteria at the Python Language Summit, noting that Rust's platform support has expanded and could help address rising type-crash issues. Under the tentative timeline, Rust would remain optional until potentially becoming required to build CPython in Python 3.18 by 2029.
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