The NumPy Array: A Structure for Efficient Numerical Computation

Walt, Stéfan van der; Colbert, Steven C.; Varoquaux, Gaël

doi:10.1109/mcse.2011.37

articleComputing in Science & EngineeringMar 1, 2011GREEN OA

The NumPy Array: A Structure for Efficient Numerical Computation

SVStéfan van der Walt SCSteven C. Colbert GVGaël Varoquaux

Stellenbosch University · Enthought (United States) · +1 more institution

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In the Python world, NumPy arrays are the standard representation for numerical data and enable efficient implementation of numerical computations in a high-level language. As this effort shows, NumPy performance can be improved through three techniques: vectorizing calculations, avoiding copying data in memory, and minimizing operation counts.

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Python (programming language)
Computation
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Computer science
Data structure
Computational science
Parallel computing
Array data structure

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