NumPy as np?

[ojo4f3]

Hello,

Is there a preference between import numpy vs import numpy as np?

I've reviewed a number of files and have seen it both ways. For example morphology.pxd uses cimport numpy as np and morphology.pyx uses import numpy.

The convention is to import it under the alias np. Does this matter and if so does it need to be consistent? Thanks for your feedback!

Colton

[adrianeboyd]

The current spacy convention is to use:

cimport numpy as np
import numpy

cimport numpy is not the same as import numpy: https://cython.readthedocs.io/en/0.29.x/src/tutorial/numpy.html

Cython does let you use the same name for both import numpy and cimport numpy if you want. You could also use import numpy as qwerty, it's primarily a convention.

[ojo4f3]

Thanks for the help.