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key: pl/pypy
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name: "PyPy"
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# PyPy

> High-performance alternative implementation of Python featuring a JIT compiler for speed.

High-performance, compliant alternative implementation of the Python language. It is notable for its Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler, often achieving faster execution than standard CPython by optimizing Python code dynamically. PyPy prioritizes speed and flexibility while maintaining code compatibility.

## Facts

- Appeared: 2007
- Homepage: https://pypy.org
- GitHub: https://github.com/pypy/pypy

## Relationships

### Paradigms

- [General-Purpose](https://plangs.page/paradigm/general-purpose)
- [Interpreted](https://plangs.page/paradigm/interpreted)
- [Scripting](https://plangs.page/paradigm/scripting)

### Platforms

- [Apple](https://plangs.page/platform/apple)
- [Cross-Platform](https://plangs.page/platform/cross)
- [Linux](https://plangs.page/platform/linux)
- [Windows](https://plangs.page/platform/windows)

### Type Systems

- [Duck](https://plangs.page/type-system/duck)
- [Dynamic](https://plangs.page/type-system/dynamic)
- [Object-Oriented](https://plangs.page/type-system/object)

### Dialect of

- [Python](https://plangs.page/python)

### Implements

- [Python](https://plangs.page/python)

### Influenced By

- [Python](https://plangs.page/python)

### Written With

- [C](https://plangs.page/c)
- [Python](https://plangs.page/python)

### Licenses

- [MIT](https://plangs.page/license/mit)

### Tags

- [Application Framework](https://plangs.page/tag/framework)
- [Compiler](https://plangs.page/tag/compiler)
- [Data Analysis](https://plangs.page/tag/analysis)
- [Interpreter](https://plangs.page/tag/interpreters)
- [Testing](https://plangs.page/tag/testing)