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Why is your Python app so slow? Find out by using Python’s built-in profiler to locate bottlenecks in your Python code Python may not be the fastest language around, but it is often fast enough. And ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

Python is a language that seems easy to do, especially for prototyping, but make sure not to make these common mistakes when ...

A few months ago, I had a discussion with some friends online. The premise of the discussion was that even if you account for complexity, shorter code is more likely to be bug-free code. As a C ...

Why write ten lines of code when one will do? From magic variable swaps to high-speed data counting, these Python snippets ...

Finding the right book can make a big difference, especially when you’re just starting out or trying to get better. We’ve looked at a bunch of options, and this list should help you find the best ...