r/learnpython • u/No-Inevitable-6476 • 8h ago

Python difference.

What is the difference between python ,IronPython,Jython,Cython.i will get a lot of confusion towards these concepts.

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u/NumberInfinite2068 8h ago

Python is the language.

IronPython is a runtime for that language for .NET.

Jython is a runtime for that language in Java (runs on the JVM).

Cython is a superset of the Python language, i.e. it's Python + some more features.

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u/klmsa 8h ago

Cython is Python compiled into C/C++. It's just faster python (which requires a compiler instead of being interpreted at runtime). Calling it a superset is fair, but that doesn't mean anything to someone asking these types of questions.