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PyInstaller vs Shed Skin

A side-by-side look at PyInstaller and Shed Skin. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PyInstaller

PyInstaller

Development

PyInstaller is an open-source tool that converts Python programs into stand-alone executables for distribution to end users. It bundles all dependencies into a single package so the end user does not need to have Python installed.

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Shed Skin

Shed Skin

Development

Shed Skin is an experimental compiler, Python to C++, that makes creating Python extensions easy. It uses advanced static analysis and type inference techniques to generate optimized C++ code. Shed Skin can significantly improve the execution time of CPU-bound Python programs.

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