6 - Using Built-in Tools and Third-party Libraries
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of using NumPy over a standard Python list?
💡 Hint: Think about efficiency in calculations.
What does the @profile decorator do?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's related to memory diagnostics.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What library is preferred for numerical operations due to its speed?
💡 Hint: Recall which library specializes in numerical calculations.
Can Cython be used for debugging?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of Cython.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a NumPy solution to generate an array of 10 million random integers and compute the sum of all elements. Show how it compares to using a standard Python list.
💡 Hint: Use numpy for speed vs. the loop.
Write a Cython function to calculate the factorial of a number and compare its performance with a standard Python function.
💡 Hint: Focus on the factorial logic and ensure correct Cython syntax.
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