Aug 11, 2025 · 7 min read · Part 3 of the Brian2 Performance Optimization Series In our previous episode, we conquered the SpikeQueue bottleneck by eliminating Python overhead with PyCapsules.Today, we're tackling an even bigger challenge: Dynamic Arrays — the data structures t...
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Jul 3, 2025 · 7 min read · Recap: Cython, Code Generation, and the SpikeQueue Bottleneck Last time, we dug into how code generation works in Brian2, and we ended by looking at the spikeQueue case — a great example of where Cython introduces significant overhead and complexity....
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Aug 30, 2024 · 3 min read · What is the GIL? The Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) is a mutex that protects access to Python objects, preventing multiple native threads from executing Python bytecode simultaneously. The GIL exists because CPython, the reference implementation of Py...
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Aug 9, 2023 · 3 min read · Python, revered for its prowess in handling massive data sets, reigns as the linchpin for machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical analysis. However, it's not without its shortcomings; speed and hardware interaction remain notable c...
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Feb 20, 2023 · 7 min read · Today we are going to make a C++ extension for Python code, wrap it and embed easily with Cython and then make it installable via Poetry. This article is a continuation of my previous article (you can find it here) about implementing a Trie data stru...
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