NumPy is the fundamental package for scientific computing with the programming language Python.
From the NumPy homepage:
NumPy is the fundamental package for scientific computing with Python. It contains among other things:
- A powerful N-dimensional array object.
- Sophisticated (broadcasting) functions.
- Tools for integrating C/C++ and Fortran code.
- Useful linear algebra, Fourier transform, and random number capabilities.
Besides its obvious scientific uses, NumPy can also be used as an efficient multi-dimensional container of generic data. Arbitrary data-types can be defined. This allows NumPy to seamlessly and speedily integrate with a wide variety of databases.
NumPy is released under the BSD license, enabling reuse with few restrictions.
