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Small Python

by @soasme

Full Python 3.15 Implemented in 25k LoC C11 I burned about $500 for this fun project: Small Python. Initial PoC used 3 resets of Codex in one session but all later development happens in Claude Code, also in one Opus 5.5 session over three days. The outcome is a quickjs-like implementation for Python. Almost full Python 3.15 language features plus builtins are covered. No Lib/ support. Great for embedding scenarios. No rust. Just plain C11 code. Repo is here: https://github.com/soasme/small-python/ Ask me anything.

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