A superset of Python that compiles to C, Cython combines the ease of Python with the speed of native code. Here's a quick guide to making the most of Cython in your Python programs.

Malicious PyPI packages, repo hijacks, and CVEs in Python containers put devs at risk. Learn how to stay secure.

Conclusion PyPI continues to be abused by cyberattackers to compromise Python programmers’ devices. This campaign displays a variety of techniques being used to include malware in Python packages.

“A possible disadvantage of Python is its slow speed of execution,” says Carbonnelle. But many Python packages have been optimized over the years and execute at C speed, he says.

Package installers and management tools — pip in the case of Python — have their own internal package selection logic when faced with two packages of the same name from two different defined ...