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Re:Python has had async for 10 years – why isn't it more pop... by throwaway81523 on Tuesday September 02, 2025 @05:36PM (#45109392)
No, goroutines are preemptive. They avoid async hazards though of course introduce some different ones.
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Re:Python has had async for 10 years – why isn't it more pop... by Yoric on Tuesday September 02, 2025 @05:59PM (#45109667)
To be fair, it depends on the version of Go.

Used to be well-hidden cooperative, these days it's preemptive.

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Re:Python has had async for 10 years – why isn't it more pop... by throwaway81523 on Tuesday September 02, 2025 @06:34PM (#45110006)
It changed for a reason.
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