How can I use line_profiler for performance optimization?

How can I use line_profiler for performance optimization?

You can use line_profiler to measure the execution time of individual lines of code in your Python functions. First, install it using pip.

What are the steps to install line_profiler?

To install line_profiler, run pip install line_profiler in your terminal. Then, you can use the @profile decorator on the functions you want to analyze.

Can you show me an example of how to use it?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

@profile
def my_function():
    # Your code here

Run your script with kernprof -l -v your_script.py to see the profiling results.

What kind of output should I expect from line_profiler?

You will get a detailed report showing the time spent on each line of the decorated function, helping you identify bottlenecks.