Memory Management in Python - The Basics
By Nina Zakharenko

As a new python developer, do you find memory management in Python confusing? Come to this talk to learn about the basics of how Memory Management works in Python. We'll cover the concepts of reference counting, garbage collection, weak references, __slots__, and the Global Interpreter Lock.

Sunday 2:35 p.m.–3:05 p.m.

As a new Python developer, trying to understand how memory management works in python can feel like a daunting task.

The documentation immediately jumps into difficult to follow concepts, especially if you don't have a background in Computer Science.

I'll provide a simple, easy to follow overview of the concepts that a developer needs to be familiar with in order to scratch the surface of how memory management and garbage collection works in Python.

Nina Zakharenko

Nina Zakharenko is a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft, focusing on Python. Before joining Microsoft, she was a software engineer with a decade of experience who honed her technical chops writing software for companies like Reddit, Meetup, and HBO. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and riding her bike from her home base in Portland, OR.

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