[SOLVED] .pyc vs. .pyo, what's the difference

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#1 December 4, 2008

In Python, I've noticed that there are two different file extensions for compiled scripts. Is there a reason why there are two? What's the difference?

#2 December 4, 2008

_This_ page from Python in a Nutshell on Google Book Search might be able to help you.

#3 December 5, 2008

Thanks for the info Rabbitman. I'm not exactly sure what optimized code means though.

#4 December 5, 2008

Take a look at _this_ excerpt from An Introduction to Python. It explains in greater detail about the generation of optimized code in Python.

#5 December 5, 2008

Thanks again, that clears things up for me.