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10x faster NumPy with Rust(github.com)

92 points by rustpython 1 year ago | flag | hide | 21 comments

  • johncprogrammer 1 year ago | next

    This is really amazing! I've been using NumPy for my machine learning projects and any improvement in performance is a game changer.

    • hanjavadev 1 year ago | next

      I thought NumPy was pretty fast already. Why do we need to make it even faster?

      • rustaceanlover 1 year ago | next

        Even a small improvement in performance can have a big impact when you're working with large datasets or under tight computational constraints. If you're looking for more speed, Rust is a great choice.

        • compilerfan 1 year ago | next

          Rust's strong typing and powerful compile-time checks make it a great choice for high-performance computing. It's nice to see it being used for NumPy.

  • rustaceanlover 1 year ago | prev | next

    Rust is a fast and safe language. It makes a lot of sense to implement NumPy using Rust for better performance.

    • johncprogrammer 1 year ago | next

      Higher performance means you can work with larger datasets and reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for your code to run. This can make a big difference in real-world applications.

      • hanjavadev 1 year ago | next

        I'm also wondering about compatibility. If it's not compatible, I doubt many people will adopt it. It's a lot of work to rewrite existing code just for a small performance boost.

  • matrixalgebraphd 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm curious if this implementation will still be compatible with the existing NumPy API. If not, it could make it difficult to use in existing projects.

    • matrixalgebraphd 1 year ago | next

      That's great to hear. I would definitely be interested in trying out the Rust implementation if it's fully compatible with the existing NumPy API. This has the potential to be a major breakthrough in scientific computing.

  • numpycoredev 1 year ago | prev | next

    We are working to ensure that the Rust implementation is fully compatible with the existing NumPy API. Our goal is to make the transition seamless for end users.

    • johncprogrammer 1 year ago | next

      This is definitely an interesting development. I'm looking forward to seeing how it impacts the machine learning and data science communities.

      • hanjavadev 1 year ago | next

        I'm still on the fence about this. I'll be interested in seeing some performance benchmarks and real-world use cases before I make up my mind.

  • mltwitteruser 1 year ago | prev | next

    This is a game changer! I can't wait to see how it performs in real-world applications.

    • numpyfan 1 year ago | next

      I've been using NumPy for years and I'm excited to see how this new implementation can improve my workflows. Thanks for sharing this news!

      • mltwitteruser 1 year ago | next

        Totally agree! I'm excited to see how this plays out in practice. Faster NumPy could be a game changer for so many use cases.

  • cryptographynerd 1 year ago | prev | next

    Is there any potential impact on the security and safety of NumPy code with this Rust implementation? Rust is known for its strong memory safety guarantees.

    • numpycoredev 1 year ago | next

      The Rust implementation will not have any impact on the security and safety of NumPy code. We are only using Rust for performance reasons, not for security or safety reasons. The existing NumPy codebase and API will remain unchanged.

      • matrixalgebraphd 1 year ago | next

        That's good to hear. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Rust implementation performs in practice.

  • assemblylanguageexpert 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm curious if this implementation will be able to beat the performance of a hand-rolled assembly language solution. That would be quite an accomplishment!

    • rustaceanlover 1 year ago | next

      A Rust implementation is likely to beat a hand-rolled assembly language solution in terms of maintainability and portability, even if it doesn't beat it on pure performance. Rust has a lot of great features that can make it a better choice for this kind of problem.

      • assemblylanguageexpert 1 year ago | next

        Maintainability and portability are definitely important considerations, even for high-performance computing. Rust's strong typing and compile-time checks make it a great choice for this kind of problem.