Category: Python
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Why We Ditched Django for Bare ASGI and Never Looked Back
When it comes to Python web development, Django has long been the go-to framework for its “batteries-included” approach. But as our startup scaled and our needs evolved, we realized that Django’s monolithic architecture was becoming more of a bottleneck than a benefit. After careful consideration, we made the bold decision to switch to a bare…
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Python’s Dirty Little Secrets: Performance Hacks Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to Know
“Unlocking Hidden Python Performance – From Bytecode Hacks to Memory Manipulation” Introduction Python is often criticized for being “slow,” yet companies like Instagram, Dropbox, and Netflix use it at scale. Their secret? Extreme performance hacks they rarely talk about publicly. In this post, we’ll reveal: Warning: These hacks are dangerous. Use at your own risk. 1.…