Modern Applications can use a lot of external services, some of those interactions are expected, others not so much. There could be many reasons for those unexpected interactions, ranging from security vulnerabilities and various malware to outdated code and various reporting and statistics software may report to its creator or a third party. These unexpected interactions can be a security risk, and may also raise privacy concerns.

Every Python developer has heard about the GIL (Global Interpreter Lock) This lock simplifies memory management and ensures thread safety, but it also limits the performance of multi-threaded, CPU-bound programs because threads can’t run Python code in parallel. Here is a great explanation of why Python requires the GIL by Python’s creator, Guido van Rossum: Guido van Rossum: Will Python ever remove the GIL? | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips.

Peter is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, FerretDB, and other tech companies. As a leading expert in open-source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to contribute as a board member and advisor to several open-source startups. His insights into performance optimization and system reliability play a crucial role in shaping Coroot’s functionality.