Programming language · 2007

Cython

Programming language compatible with Python.

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CWritten in
2007First released
staticTyping
Apache Software License 2.0 and Apache LicenseLicense
Built from Cython CPython
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What is Cython written in?

Its runtime is implemented in C (documented).

Quick Facts

First released
2007
Typing
static
License
Apache Software License 2.0 and Apache License
Website
cython.org

About Cython

Cython is a programming language compatible with Python. It is a statically typed language. It supports imperative programming.

Cython first appeared in 2007.

How Cython is implemented

In the Language Lineage dataset, its runtime is implemented in C.

Cython in the language family tree

Cython drew on ideas from Python.

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Cython written in?
Cython is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
What languages influenced Cython?
Cython was influenced by Python among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
When was Cython first released?
Cython was first released in 2007.

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