Numpy C-API
Numpy C-API
Beware of the man who won’t be bothered with details.
— William Feather, Sr.
The truth is out there.
— Chris Carter, The X Files
NumPy provides a C-API to enable users to extend the system and get access to the array object for use in other routines. The best way to truly understand the C-API is to read the source code. If you are unfamiliar with (C) source code, however, this can be a daunting experience at first. Be assured that the task becomes easier with practice, and you may be surprised at how simple the C-code can be to understand. Even if you don’t think you can write C-code from scratch, it is much easier to understand and modify already-written source code then create it de novo.
Python extensions are especially straightforward to