How can I check memory usage in Python?

How can I check memory usage in Python?

You can use the sys module to check memory usage. Specifically, sys.getsizeof() can help you get the size of an object.

Are there any libraries that can help with memory profiling?

Yes, libraries like memory_profiler and objgraph are great for memory profiling in Python.

How do I install memory_profiler?

You can install it using pip: pip install memory_profiler.

Can you show me a simple example of using memory_profiler?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

from memory_profiler import profile

@profile
def my_function():
    a = [1] * (10 ** 6)
    b = [2] * (2 * 10 ** 7)
    del b
    return a

my_function()