Cython: A Guide for Python Programmers

Build software that combines Pythonâ s expressivity with the performance and control of C (and C++). Itâ s possible with Cython, the compiler and hybrid programming language used by foundational packages such as NumPy, and prominent in projects including Pandas, h5py, and scikits-learn. In this practical guide, youâ ll learn how to use Cython to improve Pythonâ s performanceâ up to 3000xâ and to wrap C and C++ libraries in Python with ease. Author Kurt Smith takes you through Cythonâ s capabilities, with sample code and in-depth practice exercises. If youâ re just starting with Cython, or want to go deeper, youâ ll learn how this language is an essential part of any performance-oriented Python programmerâ s arsenal. Use Cythonâ s static typing to speed up Python code Gain hands-on experience using Cython features to boost your numeric-heavy Python Create new types with Cythonâ and see how fast object-oriented programming in Python can be Effectively organize Cython code into separate modules and packages without sacrificing performance Use Cython to give Pythonic interfaces to C and C++ libraries Optimize code with Cythonâ s runtime and compile-time profiling tools Use Cythonâ s prange function to parallelize loops transparently with OpenMP

Author:

Kurt W. Smith

Publisher:

O'Reilly Media

Publication Date:

Feb 24, 2015

Number of pages:

251 pages

Binding:

Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10:

1491901551

ISBN-13:

9781491901557