Summary

In this chapter, we introduced NumPy and the ndarray structure. We explained the main concepts of array computing and the performance benefits it brings over Python loops. We also showed how to use NumPy in conjunction with pandas for advanced data analysis tasks.

In the next chapter, we will explore several options for plotting, visualization, and graphical interfaces.

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