Maryanne Wachter

In Cython in Practice, we'll go over the benefits and challenges of utilizing Cython as a way to utilize legacy C/C++ programs and libraries within Python applications.

Cython, an optimizing static compiler for Python, provides an accessible way to expose legacy C/C++ programs to Python users with minimal background knowledge. However, once initial setup is complete, debugging issues in both the build and runtime can be challenging. The underlying C library...

Have you ever wanted to prove Python naysayers wrong in that you can have both fast and approachable code with Python? With a few adjustments to standard Python code, you can harness the power of Cython to vastly improve Python performance, while maintaining the look and feel of a traditional Python package.