A Rust-based garbage collector for Python

In this presentation, Jo N discusses the development of a Rust-based garbage collector for Python. The talk explores the background of garbage collection, the implementation details within PyPy, and the Memory Management Toolkit (MMTk). Jo N details how MMTk, originally a Java project, was reimplemented in Rust and its modular design for language independence. The integration of MMTk into PyPy is explained, including the challenges and compromises made, and the performance implications are discussed, highlighting both overheads and benefits in GC time.