PyArrow

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PyArrow is a Python library that provides a high-performance interface for working with columnar data structures, particularly those defined by the Apache Arrow format. It enables efficient data exchange between various data processing systems and languages without the need for serialization or deserialization. PyArrow offers tools for reading and writing common file formats like Parquet and Feather, as well as integration with popular data analysis libraries such as pandas and NumPy. Data engineers and analysts can leverage PyArrow to significantly speed up data processing tasks, especially when dealing with large datasets. Its zero-copy reads and interoperability with DuckDB make it an excellent choice for building data pipelines and performing analytics on structured data.