Python and GIL

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Thu, 30 May 2013 18:14:36 +0000, Ana Marija Sokovic wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Can somebody explain to me how would you proceed in releasing the GIL
> and whether you think it will have consequences?

In pure Python code, you don't need to worry about the GIL, and in fact 
you cannot control it. Python controls it.

You only need to release the GIL when writing C extensions. 


-- 
Steven