This post explains what a Python module is and how to use it to drastically extend the capabiltiies of your code. Plus: how to make your own!

Libraries are collections of shared code. They're common in Python, where they're also called "modules," but they're also ...

A superset of Python that compiles to C, Cython combines the ease of Python with the speed of native code. Here's a quick guide to making the most of Cython in your Python programs.

What’s interesting about Python is its support for packages and modules, which many Python programmers have come to live by. The support for modules and packages means programmers can design ...

Python is one of the world’s most popular computer languages, with over 8 million developers (this is according to research from SlashData). The creator of Python is Guido van Rossum, a computer ...

PyPy is a drop-in replacement for the stock Python interpreter, and it runs many times faster on some Python programs.

Python has become an increasingly popular platform due to its ability to automate processes, analyze data, and improve the efficiency of human resources management (HR) operations. Python can assist ...

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