How can I use Cython to speed up my Python code?

How can I use Cython to speed up my Python code?

Cython is a programming language that makes writing C extensions for Python as easy as Python itself. You can use it to compile Python code into C, which can significantly improve performance.

What are the steps to install Cython?

You can install Cython using pip. Just run pip install cython in your terminal. Make sure you have a C compiler installed as well.

Can you give me an example of how to write a simple Cython function?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

def add(int a, int b):
    return a + b

You would then compile this code using a setup script.

What kind of performance improvements can I expect?

Performance improvements can vary, but many users report speedups of 2x to 100x, especially for numerical computations.