Byterun is a Python interpreter implemented in Python, built to mirror CPython's structure. The post walks through how Python bytecode works, starting from a minimal toy interpreter that handles simple arithmetic, then progressively adding variables, real bytecode parsing, frames, call stacks, and block management. Key concepts
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IntroductionBuilding an InterpreterReal Python BytecodeFramesByterunThe InstructionsDynamic Typing: What the Compiler Doesn't KnowConclusionAcknowledgementsSort: