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#381 Python Packages in the Oven
Apr 30, 2024
Learn about py2wasm, a Python to WebAssembly compiler for faster speeds. Explore Python packages with Oven and PyPI Browser, offering alternatives to pypi.org. Dive into Google shedding Python devs and enjoy a fun joke at the end.
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- Py2Wasm compiler enhances Python speed by 3x when compiled to Web Assembly.
- Oven and PyPI Browser provide alternative ways to explore and install Python packages with unique features.
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Python Web Assembly Compiler Improves Performance
A new compiler named Py2Wasm has been introduced, enhancing Python performance when compiled to Web Assembly. This project offers speed closer to native Python execution and is three times faster than other alternatives for Web Assembly. Users can pip install Pidawasm to compile their code and output it to Wasmur, opening new possibilities for web-based platforms.
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