That's why Instagram engineers have developed 'strict modules' for Python. "One reasonable take might be that we're stretching Python beyond what it was intended for.

A superset of Python that compiles to C, Cython combines the ease of Python with the speed of native code. Here's a quick guide to making the most of Cython in your Python programs.

More deprecated Python modules These modules are far less likely to be in use in any programs you’re writing or maintaining, but it’s worth knowing they have been deprecated.