Python Inner Working ...

Sahil FulzeleSahil Fulzele
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Here's a simple explanation for your blog based on the screenshots:

Understanding Python's Inner Workings

Python is an interpreted language that converts source code into byte code, which is then executed by the Python Virtual Machine (PVM). Let’s break it down step by step:

1. Python Virtual Machine (PVM)

  • It processes byte code, which is generated from Python scripts.

  • Acts as a runtime engine that interprets the byte code.

  • Also known as the Python interpreter.

2. Byte Code & Compilation

  • Python code is first compiled into byte code (.pyc files).

  • Byte code is not machine code but an intermediate representation.

  • It makes execution faster and platform-independent.

3. Role of pycache & Python Versioning

  • The __pycache__ folder stores compiled byte code to speed up execution.

  • Compiled files are version-specific (e.g., hello_chai.cpython-312.pyc).

  • Works only for imported modules, not for top-level files.

Conclusion

Python’s execution model allows flexibility, platform independence, and efficiency by using byte code and the PVM. This mechanism makes Python a powerful yet easy-to-use language.

for better understanding visit this video - URL - https://youtu.be/3HTKc-ZgZbg?si=pS9C7HWFqIryqcI4

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