Cython: A Guide for Python Programmers

"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 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 performance up 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 your'e just starting with Cython, or want to go deeper, you'll learn how this language is an essential part of any performance-oriented Python programmers arsenal.