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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. Python has a ...

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Python 2.2 made its debut at the end of 2001, and its first bug-fix version 2.2.1 was recently released from the core developers at PythonLabs. The 2.2.x family is full of new features and ...