Python 3.13.0rc3: This is not the release you're looking for
Python 3.12.7 and release candidate 3.13.0rc3 have been announced, with 3.13.0rc3 rolling back the incremental garbage collector. The final 3.13.0 release is scheduled for October 7, 2024.
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Python 3.12.7 and the release candidate 3.13.0rc3 have been announced. The release of 3.13.0rc3 includes a rollback of the incremental cyclic garbage collector due to performance regressions observed in specific workloads. This decision was made to avoid further complications while continuing to work on the incremental GC for the upcoming Python 3.14. Additionally, 3.13.0rc3 features several bug fixes and improvements, totaling around 145 changes. The final release of Python 3.13.0 is scheduled for October 7, 2024. Python 3.12.7 has also been released as planned, containing approximately 120 bug fixes and documentation updates. Developers are encouraged to prepare their projects for compatibility with Python 3.13 and to report any issues to the Python bug tracker. New features in Python 3.13 include an improved interactive interpreter, an experimental free-threaded build mode, a preliminary JIT, and enhancements to the locals() function. The minimum supported macOS version has been updated to 10.13, and both iOS and Android are now classified as Tier 3 supported platforms.
- Python 3.13.0rc3 rolls back the incremental garbage collector due to performance issues.
- The final release of Python 3.13.0 is set for October 7, 2024.
- Python 3.12.7 includes around 120 bug fixes and improvements.
- New features in Python 3.13 include an improved interactive interpreter and an experimental JIT.
- The minimum supported macOS version has been raised to 10.13.
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