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How does NumPy handle internal broadcasting stride simulation?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Broadcasting simulates expanded dimensions using stride manipulation without copying memory.
Deep explanation
When broadcasting, NumPy does not physically expand arrays. Instead, it modifies stride values so that the same memory location is reused across repeated dimensions. A stride of zero indicates repeated access to the same element. This enables efficient computation while avoiding memory duplication.
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