Pystd standard library, similar-ish functionality with a fraction of the compile time

280 · Martin Cracauer · June 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the Pystd standard library for C++, which aims to minimize compilation time while providing essential functionality like vectors, strings, and hash maps. The author criticizes the slow compilation speeds of existing standard libraries and shares his experiences building Pystd from scratch, achieving significant improvements in compile time and runtime performance. He argues for a predefined time budget for adding functionalities to ensure that compilation remains efficient.