PyPy tries to move as much code as possible out of C and into (R)Python for the ...

skorgu on Aug 2, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: PyPy is faster than C, again: string formatting

PyPy tries to move as much code as possible out of C and into (R)Python for the exact reason that this kind of optimization becomes possible/feasible/easier with JIT. So it's a packaging win sure but it's not an accidental one.