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Python vs. Rust for Quantitative Backtesting Engines: A Deep Dive into Latency, Memory, and Compilation Trade-offs
The choice of programming language (python vs rust) for building this engine is not merely a technical preference; it is a fundamental architectural decision that directly impacts performance, development speed, maintenance cost, and ultimately, the quality of the strategy itself.
Bryan Downing
Sep 21, 202512 min read
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