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Advanced Python

Python decorators, metaprogramming, descriptors, GIL mechanics, asyncio asynchronous event loop, and C extension modules.

1Decorators, Closures & Function Metaprogramming

Lexical closures, closure cell internals, decorator desugaring, functools.wraps, and class-based decorators.

2Descriptors, Metaclasses & Dynamic Object Creation

Descriptor protocol, data vs non-data descriptors, attribute lookup order, metaclasses, and __init_subclass__.

Descriptors, Metaclasses & Dynamic Object Creation

Understand CPython attribute lookup order, the descriptor protocol (__get__, __set__), and class creation via metaclasses.

3GIL Mechanics, Concurrency & Asyncio Event Loops

Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), thread switching intervals, generators to coroutines, and asyncio event loop internals.

GIL Mechanics, Concurrency & Asyncio Event Loops

Master CPython GIL mechanics, evaluate threading versus multiprocessing, and understand cooperative asyncio event loops.

4Memory Profiling, C-Extensions & Performance

PyMalloc arena/pool/block memory architecture, __slots__ optimization, cyclic GC tri-color marking, and C extensions.

Memory Profiling, C-Extensions & Performance

Master CPython PyMalloc architecture, __slots__ memory reduction, generational garbage collection, and native C extension acceleration.