A superset of Python that compiles to C, Cython combines the ease of Python with the speed of native code. Here's a quick guide to making the most of Cython in your Python programs.

VS Code, for example, works well. Another option is to keep using the Python kernel, but compile and run your C code via the operating system.

Why do people use Python instead of C/C++ or Assembly? This question was originally answered on Quora by Stan Hanks.