I think the buffer interface is too complex to provide directly to users. I think an API that returns numpy arrays is simpler and easier to understand.
Memoryviews abstract the buffer interface as an object, so perhaps that’s what was meant.
I disagree with the inclination to jump to numpy. I much prefer minimizing 3rd party libraries, especially if the performance is equivalent or nearly so.
I disagree with the inclination to jump to numpy. I much prefer minimizing 3rd party libraries, especially if the performance is equivalent or nearly so.