How can I use memory_profiler in Python?

How can I use memory_profiler in Python?

You can use memory_profiler by installing it via pip and then using the @profile decorator to monitor memory usage.

Can you show me a simple example?

Sure! Here's a basic 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()

What do I need to install it?

You can install it using pip with the command pip install memory-profiler. Make sure you have Python installed!

Are there any alternatives to memory_profiler?

Yes, alternatives include guppy3, objgraph, and tracemalloc, which also help in profiling memory usage.