How can I use tracemalloc for memory tracking in Python?

How can I use tracemalloc for memory tracking in Python?

You can use the tracemalloc module to track memory allocations in your Python code. First, import it and start tracing with tracemalloc.start(). Then, you can take snapshots of memory usage and analyze them.

Can you show me a simple example of how to implement it?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

import tracemalloc

tracemalloc.start()

# Your code here

snapshot = tracemalloc.take_snapshot()
for stat in snapshot.statistics('lineno'):
    print(stat)

What kind of information can I get from the snapshots?

From the snapshots, you can get information about memory usage by line number, file, and the size of memory blocks allocated. This helps identify memory leaks or high memory usage areas.

Is there a way to compare two snapshots?

Yes, you can compare two snapshots using the compare_to() method. This allows you to see the differences in memory allocation between the two points in your code.