Python 3.15 Will Include a New Sampling Profiler
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Python 3.15 is set to include a new sampling profiler as per PEP-799, generating interest among developers for its potential performance optimization benefits.
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* Zero-overhead profiling: Attach to any running Python process without affecting its performance
* No code modification required: Profile existing applications without restart
* Real-time statistics: Monitor sampling quality during data collection
* Multiple output formats: Generate both detailed statistics and flamegraph data
* Thread-aware profiling: Option to profile all threads or just the main thread