Cython is a programming language that facilitates the writing of C extensions for Python, allowing developers to write Python code that is compiled into highly efficient C or C++ code. It enhances performance by enabling direct calls to C/C++ functions and the use of static type declarations.
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About Cython
Cython was created in 2007 as a fork of the Pyrex project. It was developed to improve the integration between Python and C/C++, providing better performance and more features. The goal was to address some of Pyrex's limitations and make it easier for developers to write C extensions for Python.
Cython's strengths include significant performance improvements, seamless integration with C/C++, and the ability to leverage existing Python code and libraries. Its weaknesses involve a steeper learning curve compared to pure Python and potentially complex debugging. Competitors include Numba, PyPy, and SWIG.
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A Cython expert must have strong proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming, experience with writing and debugging C extensions for Python, knowledge of memory management and optimization techniques, and familiarity with the Cython compiler directives and type declarations.
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