How do I compare python functions in terms of performance?

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I have written 2 functions doing the exact same thing, but I don't know which one is faster and better. How do I compare these 2 functions to see which one is better in terms of performance and everything?

I don't know what makes a python function better, is it only performance or are there other elements? — alwbtc, Oct 31 '11 at 18:59

score 12 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 31 '11 at 16:51

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The timeit module will do ya.

answered Oct 31 '11 at 16:51

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score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 31 '11 at 18:00

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Once you've found out which function is faster using the timeit module, you can also get more precise details of where the differences are by using the profile module.

answered Oct 31 '11 at 18:00

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How do I compare python functions in terms of performance?

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