multithreading and shared dictionary

[K.S.Sreeram]

Alex Martelli wrote:
> Wrong, alas: each assignment *could* cause the dictionary's internal
> structures to be reorganized (rehashed) and impact another assignment
> (or even 'get'-access).

but wont the GIL be locked when the rehash occurs?

Regards
Sreeram

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