π Boost Your Python Code Performance with Numba! π
As Python enthusiasts, we love the simplicity and readability of our favorite programming language. But what happens when performance becomes a bottleneck? Enter Numba, a powerful JIT compiler that can supercharge your Python code without sacrificing its elegance.
π What is Numba?
Numba is an open-source JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler that translates a subset of Python and NumPy code into fast machine code. Itβs designed to accelerate numerical computations, making it perfect for data science, machine learning, and scientific computing.
π Key Features:
– Speed: Achieve C-like performance with Python code.
– Ease of Use: Simply add a decorator to your function and see the magic!
– Compatibility: Works seamlessly with NumPy arrays and functions.
– Versatility: Suitable for CPU and GPU computations.
π Why Numba?
– Accelerate Data Science: Handle large datasets and complex calculations effortlessly.
– Optimize Machine Learning: Speed up training and inference times.
– Enhance Scientific Computing: Perform high-performance simulations and numerical analysis.
π Real-World Applications:
– High-frequency trading algorithms
– Real-time data analysis
– Complex scientific simulations
Numba makes high-performance computing accessible, bridging the gap between ease of coding and execution speed. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, Numba is a must-have in your Python toolkit.
π Dive into the world of optimized Python code with Numba today: https://numba.pydata.org/
import random
import time
from numba import jit
@jit(nopython=True)
def heapify(array, n, i):
largest = i
l = 2 * i + 1
r = 2 * i + 2
if l < n and array[i] < array[l]:
largest = l
if r < n and array[largest] < array[r]:
largest = r
if largest != i:
array[i], array[largest] = array[largest], array[i]
heapify(array, n, largest)
def _heapify(array, n, i):
largest = i
l = 2 * i + 1
r = 2 * i + 2
if l < n and array[i] < array[l]:
largest = l
if r < n and array[largest] < array[r]:
largest = r
if largest != i:
array[i], array[largest] = array[largest], array[i]
_heapify(array, n, largest)
@jit(nopython=True)
def numba_heapSort(array):
n = len(array)
for i in range(n // 2, -1, -1):
heapify(array, n, i)
for i in range(n - 1, 0, -1):
array[i], array[0] = array[0], array[i]
heapify(array, i, 0)
return array
def py3_10_heapSort(array):
n = len(array)
for i in range(n // 2, -1, -1):
_heapify(array, n, i)
for i in range(n - 1, 0, -1):
array[i], array[0] = array[0], array[i]
_heapify(array, i, 0)
return array
large_list = [random.randint(0, 1000000) for _ in range(1000000)]
start = time.time()
numba_heapSort(large_list)
print(f"Numba: {time.time() - start}")
start = time.time()
py3_10_heapSort(large_list)
print(f"Python: {time.time() - start}")
Numba: 3.2082550525665283
Python: 8.969928979873657
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