A proof-of-concept Python executable built on Cosmopolitan Libc (2022)

The blog talks about the author’s experience with Cosmopolitan Libc and Python, highlighting improvements in the build process. They show how to build an actually portable version of Python 2.7.18 and 3.6.14 using Cosmopolitan. The post details challenges faced during the compilation process, including issues with C extensions and threading. The author also explores adding standard library modules and external packages, as well as overcoming limitations such as lack of SSL support. They end by discussing potential future optimizations and applications of the python.com executable. The author invites readers to join the discussion on Python and Cosmopolitan Libc on their Discord server.

https://ahgamut.github.io/2021/07/13/ape-python/

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