4.1 - Using cProfile
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What does cProfile do?
💡 Hint: Think about profiling.
What is the primary purpose of profiling?
💡 Hint: Consider why we measure time.
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What does the cProfile module do in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about profiling-related functionalities.
True or False: You should optimize code before profiling it.
💡 Hint: Remember the order of operations discussed.
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Given a slow function, implement cProfile to analyze its runtime and suggest at least three optimizations based on the output.
💡 Hint: Focus on where the time is spent based on the cProfile output.
Analyze the output from cProfile of a function with multiple nested calls. How would you prioritize which function to optimize first?
💡 Hint: Look for areas where functions call each other frequently.
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