This talk demonstrates how PEP 810's explicit lazy imports feature can dramatically improve Python application startup times using a real CLI tool as a case study. It covers practical optimization techniques while maintaining code clarity and safety.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to PEP 810 lazy imports
- Real-world CLI tool case study
- Measuring startup time improvements
- Practical optimization techniques
- Maintaining code clarity with lazy imports
Key Takeaways
- How to identify import-heavy code paths
- Implementing lazy imports in existing projects
- Balancing performance gains with code readability
- Tools and techniques for measuring startup performance