Codon: A Compiler for High-Performance Pythonic Applications and DSLs [pdf]

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Codon is a compiler that enables Python code to run at high performance speeds, designed for building fast applications and domain-specific languages. It allows developers to write in Python syntax while achieving performance typically associated with compiled languages. The tool targets Python programmers who need their applications to execute efficiently without rewriting code in lower-level languages.

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