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diff --git a/docs/reference/speed_python.rst b/docs/reference/speed_python.rst index 7bc4868054..2f1d16cea1 100644 --- a/docs/reference/speed_python.rst +++ b/docs/reference/speed_python.rst @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ of slice it points too. A ``memoryview`` can only be applied to objects supporting the buffer protocol - this includes arrays but not lists. Small caveat is that while memoryview object is live, -it also keeps alive the original buffer object. So, memoryviews isn't universal +it also keeps alive the original buffer object. So, a memoryview isn't a universal panacea. For instance, in the example above, if you are done with 10K buffer and just need those bytes 30:2000 from it, it may be better to make a slice, and let the 10K buffer go (be ready for garbage collection), instead of making a |