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What is Nuitka?
Nuitka is a Python compiler that transforms Python code into high-performance native executables. Key features:
- 🚀 Full Compatibility: Supports 100% of Python syntax (including 3.13+ features)
- ⚡ Performance Boost: Compiles to optimized C++/machine code (typical 2-5x speedup vs CPython)
- 📦 Single-File Deployment: Generates truly standalone binaries (Windows PE/Mach-O/ELF)
- 🔒 IP Protection: Obfuscates code better than bytecode packers
- 🌐 Cross-Platform: Windows/macOS/Linux with multi-arch support (ARM/x86)
Competitive Differentiation
| Criteria | Nuitka | PyInstaller/X | Cython |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compilation | Full Python→C++ transpilation | Bytecode bundling | C extension only |
| Startup Time | Instant (native execution) | Slow (unpacking) | Medium |
| Dependencies | Automatic detection (--follow-imports) | Manual spec | Manual .pxd |
| Debugging | GDB/LLDB support | Limited | C-level only |
| Size | ~5MB (minimal runtime) | 30MB+ (embedded Python) | Varies |
Technical Advantages:
- Precompiled Standard Library: Ships optimized versions of
os,json, etc. - LTO Optimization:
--lto=yesenables link-time optimizations - Plugin System: Extensible for framework support (Django, PyQt, etc.)