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Stackless Python vs the xonsh shell

A side-by-side look at Stackless Python and the xonsh shell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Stackless Python

Stackless Python

Development

Stackless Python is a Python programming language implementation featuring microthreads and no Global Interpreter Lock (GIL). It allows massive concurrency and offers better scalability for Python programs.

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the xonsh shell

the xonsh shell

Development

The xonsh shell is a Python-powered, cross-platform, Unix-gazing shell language and command prompt. Xonsh has rich syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and macros that speed up your workflow.

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