Donghee Na
CPython Past, Current, and Future
Donghee Na is a CPython Core Developer and a 2025 Python Steering Council member. He contributes to improving CPython's performance, maintenance, and internal implementations. He pursues shaping Python’s future by ensuring its efficiency, stability, and long-term growth. He is also passionate about fostering CPython activities in the APAC region, organizing local Core Sprints, and encouraging developer engagement in open-source contributions.
Let's talk about the past, present, and future of CPython. We'll review the past efforts of the Python core team and take a look at the current status of projects like Free-threading and Faster CPython. Then, we'll discuss the current state of CPython and explore what the future holds for it.
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Keynote for those who are interested in CPython implementation.