Archives of #Variants

Layers of “data science”?

The field of “data science” covers a lot of areas, it feels like there’s a continuum of layers that can be considered and lumping them all as “data science” is perhaps less helpful than it could be. Maybe by sharing my list you can help me with further insight. In terms of unlocking value in […]
12 years ago

22,937* faster Python math using pyCUDA

I’ve just uploaded a new Mandelbrot.py demo for pyCUDA, it adds a new calculation routine that straddles the numpy (C based math) and the pure-CUDA implementations. In total there are 4 variants to choose from. The speed differences are huge! Update – this Reddit thread has more details including real-world timings for two client problems […]
14 years ago