roboflow / roboflow/inference

Use `numba` to accelerate numerical CPU code

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Hi all, I was wondering if there's a possibility to use numba to accelerate CPU code in this repository? With minor refactors, we can see massive performance boosts by adding numba's @jit decorator. Hope to hear your thoughts. Best,

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; begin by locating the numerical CPU code and identifying which paths could be evaluated with numba. A contribution would need an agreed scope, minor refactors, and evidence of the expected CPU performance improvement.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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