Cython

Summary

Cython is a programming language that combines Python with C-like performance features. It allows Python code to be compiled to C for major performance improvements and direct interaction with C libraries.

Paradigms

imperative, object-oriented, functional, structured

Domains

scientific computing, data science, numerical analysis, systems programming

Key Features

native FFI, zero-cost abstractions, type inference, extension methods, decorators/annotations

Typing

static system, non-structural typing, strong typing, partial inference, compile-time checking, moderate type coercion, optional type annotations

Compilation

transpiled, compiled

Influenced By

Python, C, Pyrex

Ratings

File extensions

pyx, pxd, pxi

External Links

• Cython official site
• @CythonNews on X
• Cython jobs at Devjobsscanner
• r/Cython subreddit
• Trending GitHub repositories