Open p-ferreira opened 7 months ago
Optimizing the performance of Python code is crucial for creating efficient and responsive applications. There are several libraries and tools designed to analyze and improve Python code performance. Here's a list of some of the best ones:
timeit:
timeit
is used to measure the execution time of small code snippets. It's ideal for micro-optimizations.cProfile and profile:
cProfile
is a C extension with lower overhead, while profile
is written in Python.line_profiler:
memory_profiler:
memory_profiler
monitors memory usage of a Python program. It can profile memory usage line-by-line, making it valuable for detecting memory leaks.Py-Spy:
Yappi:
SnakeViz:
cProfile
module.Scalene:
Pandas Profiling:
These tools cover a wide range of performance aspects, including execution time, memory usage, and CPU profiling. Depending on the specific needs of your project, you might use one or a combination of these tools to achieve optimal performance in your Python applications. Integrating these tools into your development workflow can significantly enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of your software.
Measuring code quality is a multifaceted process, involving various aspects from readability and maintainability to efficiency and security. Objective measurement often requires a combination of tools and practices. Here are some key ways to objectively measure code quality:
Static Code Analysis:
Code Reviews:
Automated Testing:
Performance Profiling:
Code Complexity Measurement:
Dependency Analysis:
Documentation Coverage:
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Metrics:
Version Control Metrics:
User Feedback and Bug Tracking:
Compliance and Security Scanning:
Usability and Accessibility Testing:
Each of these methods provides a different perspective on code quality, and together, they offer a comprehensive view. Often, the best approach is to integrate these methods into a holistic development and review process, ensuring that quality is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the software.
Uncompiled (scores source code)
Compiled (scores application)
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