[Python-Dev] Dictionary sparseness (original) (raw)

Raymond Hettinger python@rcn.com
Mon, 5 May 2003 05:28:51 -0400

it's-python-it's-supposed-to-be-slow-ly y'rs - tim

Oh, now you tell me. I've got about a hundred failed experiments that provide slowdowns ranging from modest to excruciating. Take your pick.

My favorite: Eliminating the test for dummy entry re-use ended up hurting every benchmark and completely destroying a couple of them.

Raymond