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Move the Python ecosystem to the stable ABI

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[EuroPython 2024 — Forum Hall on 2024-07-12]

Move the Python ecosystem to the stable ABI by Victor Stinner

https://ep2024.europython.eu/session/move-the-python-ecosystem-to-the-stable-abi

The Python C API is used to extend Python and make C libraries accessible in Python. The C API changes often forcing C extensions maintainers to update frequently their code. Also, new binary packages have to be build for each Python version. The stable ABI provides a more stable C API and only require to distribute a single binary package for all Python versions.

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