Cython

Build software that combines Pythons expressivity with the performance and control of C (and C++). Its 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, youll learn how to use Cython to improve Pythons performanceup to 3000x and to wrap C and C++ libraries in Python with ease.Author Kurt Smith takes you through Cythons capabilities, with sample code and in-depth practice exercises. If youre just starting with Cython, or want to go deeper, youll learn how this language is an essential part of any performance-oriented Python programmers arsenal.Use Cythons static typing to speed up Python codeGain hands-on experience using Cython features to boost your numeric-heavy PythonCreate new types with Cythonand see how fast object-oriented programming in Python can beEffectively organize Cython code into separate modules and packages without sacrificing performanceUse Cython to give Pythonic interfaces to C and C++ librariesOptimize code with Cythons runtime and compile-time profiling toolsUse Cythons prange function to parallelize loops transparently with OpenMP