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Python slithers faster by adding lazy imports that load code after startup

Python programs are set to get faster startup times with PEP 810 "Explicit lazy imports," which allows scripts to defer loading imported libraries until they're actually needed rather than at startup.
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Explicit lazy imports for Python

Importing modules in Python is ubiquitous; most Python programs start with at least a few import statements. But the performance impact of those imports can be large—and may be entirely wasted effort ...

Python 3.15 Official Release: 7 Notable Updates Supporting Practical Development

Changes That Actually Matter for Developers written by Faisal Haque, I have organized the points that I personally find ...
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Python 3.15 released: Lazy imports, UTF-8 and new data types

Python 3.15.0 is available. The new major version of the programming language was released on October 9, 2026, and brings changes to the language, the CPython reference interpreter, and the standard ...