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How to Create a pyd File in Python

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Mike Driscoll
Nov 06, 2023
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Python has several other Python files besides the traditional *.py file that it supports. In this tutorial, you will learn about the PYD file.

A PYD file is a dynamic link library (DLL) written in Python that can be imported like a Python file. However, if you attempt to open a PYD file, you will find it is an unreadable binary file. When you create a PY…

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