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                                                                                                       CYTHON

                             Hello Children, let’s explore Cython, a tool     WHAT IS CYTHON?
                             that makes Python run faster by working          Cython is  a programming  language  that
                             with C language features.
                                                                              serves as a superset of Python, designed
                                                                              to give C-like performance with code that
                                                                              is mostly written in Python.

                      It lets you write Python code that runs much faster by converting it into C or C++.
                      Key Features
                      Some key features of Cython are as follows:

                          You can add C-type declarations to variables for speed improvements.
                          Cython code is written in .pyx files.
                          It compiles to C, then to a shared library that can be imported into Python.
                          Works seamlessly with NumPy, making it useful for scientific computing.

                      WHY USE CYTHON?

                      Cython makes Python faster and connects it with C/C++. Here are the main reasons to use Cython:
                          Performance: Speeds up Python code, especially in loops and heavy computations.
                          C Interfacing: Easily interface with C/C++ libraries and system-level APIs.

                          Python Compatibility: You can incrementally convert existing Python code to Cython.

                      PREREQUISITES

                      Before diving into  Cython,  you  should have some foundational knowledge  and tools  in place.
                      Here’s what you should know:
                          Python Basics: Know syntax, functions, loops, data structures, modules and imports.

                          C Basics: Understand simple data types (int, float, char) and pointers.

                      SETTING UP YOUR CYTHON ENVIRONMENT

                      To start using Cython effectively, you need to follow these key setup steps:

                      Install Cython

                      To install Cython follow the given steps:

                       Step  1      To install Cython, open your Terminal or Command Prompt and run the following
                                   command:

                                   pip install cython

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