Python 3.5 Release (Async/Await)

Python 3.5 introduced the `async` and `await` syntax, fundamentally enabling native asynchronous programming and setting the stage for high-performance I/O-bound applications.

Significance

This release was critical for FastAPI, providing the underlying language features necessary for its asynchronous capabilities and performance.

Key facts

Date
2015-09-13
Type
release
Location
Global (Python Software Foundation)