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Try optimizing remap with Cython

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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21
Forks
11
Avg merge
12h 5m
Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

The next release of Kive will support a docker image for each method, so try converting some of remap's hot spots to compiled code with Cython. Remap is currently the slowest method, so it's a good place to start.

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Research direction

Begin with remap, identified as the slowest method, and profile its hot spots before reviewing the Cython documentation. Done means the selected hot spots have been converted to Cython and remap shows a measurable speed improvement.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics, performance
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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