Author here. I've been working on optimizing Python data processing and created
arrayops, a library that accelerates Python's built-in array.array type using Rust.
The Problem:
Python's array.array is memory-efficient but slow. NumPy solves this but is
heavyweight and often overkill for 1D data.
The Solution:
arrayops provides fast operations directly on array.array:
- 10-100x faster than pure Python
- Zero dependencies
- Works with array.array, numpy (1D), memoryview, Arrow