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Memory Management

Python Performance & Memory Optimization Cheat Sheet

Python is beloved for its readability, but its flexibility can lead to significant performance bottlenecks if you aren't careful. Whether you are battling high RAM usage or agonizingly slow loops, optimizing Python requires moving beyond basic syntax. This guide provides a battle-tested roadmap—from "quick win" data structure swaps to advanced JIT compilation—to help you write Python code that is both elegant and lightning-fast.