07-12, 11:20–11:50 (Europe/Prague), Forum Hall
The Python C API is used to extend Python and make C libraries accessible in Python. The C API changes often forcing C extensions maintainers to update frequently their code. Also, new binary packages have to be build for each Python version. The stable ABI provides a more stable C API and only require to distribute a single binary package for all Python versions.
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I am paid by Red Hat to maintain Python upstream (python.org) and downstream (RHEL and Fedora). Python core developer.