- ••• Cython is an optimizing static compiler for both the Python programming language and the extended Cython programming language (based on Pyrex).
- In this Cython vs CPython Article, we will be conducting a speed comparison using 10 different benchmarks, covering diverse scenarios and edge cases.
- We use software that uses Cython already - SciPy, pandas, scikit-learn, and spaCy have large chunks that are already written in Cython.
- In doubt, read the generated C or C++ code if you can: “The fewer C instructions and indirections for a line of Cython code, the better” is a good rule of thumb.
- Cython is an optimising static compiler for both the Python programming language and the extended Cython programming language.
- The Cython programming language enriches Python by C-like static typing, the ability to directly call C functions, and several other features.
- In this article, we will discuss how you can optimize your Python code using Cython and Numba, both designed specifically for experienced developers.
- Cython is written in Python and C and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, producing source files compatible with CPython 2.6, 2.7, and 3.3 and later versions.
- At a quick glance, Cython initially appeared to me to be quite complex and imposing, unlikely to be worth the effort to learn it.