What is tracemalloc and how does it work?

What is tracemalloc and how does it work?

Tracemalloc is a built-in Python library that helps track memory allocations in your program. It allows you to identify memory leaks and understand memory usage.

How do I enable tracemalloc in my Python script?

You can enable tracemalloc by importing it and calling tracemalloc.start() at the beginning of your script. This will start tracking memory allocations.

Can I see a summary of memory usage with tracemalloc?

Yes, you can use tracemalloc.get_traced_memory() to get the current size of all allocated memory blocks and the peak memory usage.

Are there any performance impacts when using tracemalloc?

Yes, enabling tracemalloc can introduce some overhead, but it's generally minimal compared to the benefits of tracking memory usage.