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Python method
 * [[h5py]]: an attempt to map the HDF5 feature set to NumPy as closely as possible. In addition, it also provides access to nearly all of the HDF5 C API.
 * PyTables: an additional abstraction layer on top of HDF5 and NumPy

HierarchicalDataFormat, HDF5

Why HDF5?

  • Designed to efficiently manage very large datasets.
  • Lets you organize datasets hierarchically.
  • Very flexible and well tested in scientific environments.
  • Good maintenance and improvement rate.

  • Technical excellence (R&D 100 Award).

  • It's Open Source software

Python method

  • h5py: an attempt to map the HDF5 feature set to NumPy as closely as possible. In addition, it also provides access to nearly all of the HDF5 C API.

  • PyTables: an additional abstraction layer on top of HDF5 and NumPy

HDF5 (last edited 2012-09-15 09:14:05 by 121)

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