Hi All,
I would like to announce a new project call Fython.
In short, Fython is Fortran with a Python syntax.
Fython permits to write numerical code with the same syntax then Python.
Under the hood, the code is transpiled to Fortran and run at top speed.
Fython primary goal is to facilitate numerical coding:
- Fython code can be easily shared, because a Fython package behaves as a
regular Python package.
- Fython offers many syntaxtic sugars, such as template and automatic variable
completion, increasing programmer productivity.
- Fython assists for debugging, and can report the precise line where a
segfault happen.
Compared to Cython, Fython is dedicated to numerical computing. This dedication
produces often clearer and faster code.
Compared to Julia, Fython compiles directly to machine instructions. The
programmer has total control over the compiled instructions, and this is
desirable in some situations.
Fython is alpha code, but the code is sufficently stable to be used.
I think Fython has the potential to integrate the Python scientific stack.
I hope some people will try it and provide feedback on how best to reach this
goal.
Fython can be find here:
fython.readthedocs.io
Thanks,
Nicolas
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