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description: "Discussion on \"Traditional way to scaling Python\". Some traditional methods to scale a Python program\nThreading\nPros:\n\nLightweight compared to processes\n\nMultiple threads can share memory (this can also be a downside)\n\n\nCons:\n\nPython has a GIL, so it's not good for CPU-heavy tasks\n\nSharing memory bet..."
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# [Traditional way to scaling Python](https://hainguyen.hashnode.dev/traditional-way-to-scaling-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Some traditional methods to scale a Python program Threading Pros: Lightweight compared to processes Multiple threads can share memory (this can also be a downside) Cons: Python has a GIL, so it's not good for CPU-heavy tasks Sharing memory bet...

May 20, 2024 · 3 min read · hainguyen.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jun 16, 2024  
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